Female Lead, Jianghu, Cool and Aloof, White-Clad, Skilled in Martial Arts, Please 女主，江湖，清冷，白衣，武功高，谢谢

1. 251 少 The Blood of Youth: When Blossoms Become Honey 少年歌行续写之花成蜜就 Er Meng ER二梦ERAnime Fanfiction80k WordsCompleted A continuation of the story of The Blood of Youth, focusing mainly on the romance between Xiao Se and Sikong Qianluo, with Lei Wujie and Ye Ruoyi, as well as Tang Lian and Tian Nü Rui, as secondary couples. 179Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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   💫①In her past life, she was betrayed by a scumbag, favored by her master, and even hated by her fellow disciples, who called her a hypocrite. Finally, she was pushed into the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, barely surviving! Reborn, Su Lengyan decides to sever ties with everyone. She diligently cultivates, slaughtering all in her path, showing no pity or compassion, her face cold and world-weary as she indifferently surveys the crowd. [Thinking]

2. 252 江 White Sleeves in the Martial World 江湖白衣袂 Shan Gui山瑰Ancient Romance144k WordsCompleted [An ensemble story about young heroes in the jianghu, with clever characters, overwhelming martial prowess, and a fiery wuxia spirit] Ten years ago, the art of creating medicinal puppets suddenly emerged in the martial world, bringing calamity to the region. The Fallen Blossom Sword Saint single-handedly slew the Four Lords of the Demon City, but the Dragonbone Jade required to make medicinal puppets vanished when they were destroyed. Ten years later, rumors spread throughout the jianghu that th 665Reads8.4Score11614d adds
3. 253 守 Guarding the Dao 守道 Teasing Young Wanderer揶余浪子Eastern Fantasy337k WordsCompleted [Wuxia Feuds + Unhinged Beauty Assassin + Protecting the Common People] (A story about the greatest assassin under heaven becoming its greatest guardian...) Four years ago, Zhou Xinhe swept through the martial world and defeated countless masters, but then suffered a mysterious, grievous injury and vanished without a trace. Now, Zhou Xinhe has returned as the greatest assassin under heaven. To repay her master’s kindness and avenge her, she resolves to wipe out the heads of the four great famil 154Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It's not a fantasy novel, it's a martial arts novel! The female lead is a renowned assassin in the martial arts world, cold and ruthless.

4. 254 三 The Sequel to Three Gates Street 三门街前后传 Anonymous佚名Historical285k WordsCompleted The Three Gate Street: Before and After, also known as The Complete Tale of the Eight Swords, Seven Heroes, and Sixteen Noble Men, is a long Qing dynasty chivalric novel by an anonymous author. The book has thirty-three chapters and around 280,000 characters. Set during the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty, it tells of the eunuch Liu Jin and the corrupt minister Shi Hongji, who seize power, wreak havoc in government, and persecute loyal officials. The story follows heroes and heroines such as Hon 45Reads8.5Score—14d adds

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   A solid and profound masterpiece of martial arts fiction. It may not have groundbreaking settings, but it perfectly inherits and interprets the core charm of martial arts. [Original novel enthusiast][Original novel enthusiast][Original novel enthusiast]

5. 255 浮 Life Is but a Dream, So Let the Young Roam 浮生若梦，且随少年游 Gaze at Mountains, Dream of Seas观山念海Ancient Romance292k WordsCompleted [No System + xianxia + ensemble cast of young heroes + dark humor] The hall master of the Worldly Affairs Hall has been feeling rather frustrated lately. Ever since she was chosen as the Guardian of the Realm, she has treated the martial world like her own child, carefully nurturing it for over three hundred years. On the surface, the martial world seems peaceful, but in reality, each generation is worse than the last. This child really can’t handle being spoiled. It’s infuriating! Mu Yu pondere 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The female protagonist is a mysterious figure in the martial arts world, clad in black, the best in the world, and unparalleled in the world.

6. 256 绝 The Poisonous Beauty 绝色毒妃 Mo Qianchang墨千裳Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted Yun Zhixu, a PhD in toxicology and medicine, inexplicably transmigrates to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, three thousand years in the past, as the legitimate daughter of a military family. Her father died on the battlefield, her mother struck her head against a coffin and took her own life, her young brother has vanished, and she has fallen into a notorious assassins' organization. A rough start, huh? Yun Zhixu sneers. “Anyone can win with a good hand. Winning with a bad hand, now that's impressive!” 11.1kReads9.1Score1k14d adds

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   You can tell just by looking at the ratings.

7. 257 皎 The Radiant Immortal Family 皎皎仙家 Tangerine White Rabbit柑橘白兔Ancient Romance304k WordsCompleted [Little spirit born from a red thread × immaculate Crane Immortal Emperor] Yun Zhui is a little spirit born from a red thread. That alone makes her stand out among the many immortals in the Celestial Palace. Just as she settles down to focus on her career, an Immortal Emperor suddenly appears and says he wants to marry her, putting her right back in the center of the Celestial Palace’s gossip mill. Who could handle that? All she can do is… run away from the wedding! Yi Que has always been a prop 64Reads8.4Score—14d adds
8. 258 浅 A Gentle Foray into the Oak Grove 浅入桉林 Hua Ying桦樱Ancient Romance159k WordsOngoing [Two Powerful Leads, Devoted to Each Other + Mutual Devotion + Fighting Side by Side + Healing Each Other] She was the most naturally gifted martial artist in the world, until one day her entire sect was wiped out. He was once a young general with a glorious military record, until one day he was framed. They met, came to understand each other, and grew close, eventually reaching an agreement. She became his deputy general, and together they guarded Yuanli City. He helped her recover her inner po 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It perfectly meets your requirements.

9. 259 睡 Sleep with Him and Run: The Green Tea Emperor Goes on a Killing Spree 睡完就跑，绿茶皇帝他杀疯了 Wind from the Mountains山间来风Ancient Romance132k WordsOngoing [Made entirely by hand. Any little angels want to join in?] Wen Jiu found a badly injured, frail scholar and tended his wounds and fed him. She thought settling down together would be nice, but later discovered he wasn't as honest as he seemed. Well, whatever. That works too. The next day, she grabbed her sword and ran off to help a friend in danger. When they met again, the gentle scholar who'd fussed over her and asked after her well-being had become an emperor with life and death in his hands 16Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Can I push aside my own image? Sometimes aloof, sometimes dressed in white...

10. 260 医 Healing Through the Night 医锦夜行 Peach Fish桃鱼Ancient Romance999k WordsCompleted Yu Zhu transmigrated into the body of a newborn in the Yu household. Before she could figure out whether her soul had transmigrated or she'd been reincarnated without drinking Meng Po's soup, she discovered a bloody truth: the Yu family was on the verge of being wiped out... As a baby who couldn't speak or walk, how could she possibly deal with all this? Was her transmigration nothing but a joke? 1kReads8.7Score17714d adds

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    Take a look at these... ❶ Unlike other time-travel novels, it's not melodramatic. ❷ It's quite satisfying to see Consort Wan and Empress Dowager Zhou vying for power.

11. 261 夫 Madam Is Unrivaled in the World 夫人世无双 Black Xiangling黑香菱Ancient Romance1.2M WordsCompleted Three years ago, when someone mentioned his wife Qing Qian, Yuan Bin would grit his teeth and say, “A venomous woman, full of wicked schemes, sharp-tongued and nasty. Just seeing her irritates me.” Three years later, when someone mentioned his wife Qing Qian, Yuan Bin would grin foolishly, perfectly content. “My wife is beautiful and kind, clever and quick-witted, and she’s great at solving cases. She’s truly a treasure sent from heaven.” People wondered, “What sort of woman is the Commander’s w 373Reads8.6Score10214d adds
12. 262 我 I Raise My Blade Against the Mountains and Seas 我自横刀向山海 Zhou Ershi周而始Ancient Romance187k WordsCompleted Upright virtue fills the world. With a chivalrous heart, one can level mountains and seas. Glistening waters shimmer, rivers flow without end. Arrogant female knight × gentle male Taoist [Wuxia jianghu + strong heroine + comeback + justice] Her master, with whom she spent ten years side by side, suddenly disappears because of the Shanhai Map, a scroll that has thrown the jianghu into chaos. The great heroine Li Yanqing sets out from the mountain to search for her master, rescuing the Tao 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A female-centric martial arts novel

13. 263 综 Wuxia Crossover: The Azure Dragon Saber 综武：青龙刀 Third Miss叁姑娘Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsOngoing Reborn in a world of martial arts, he bears a mission System and has guarded Qinglong Town for twelve years, his body covered in battle scars. He wanders through the mortal world, seeking the path back to his true self. The road is strewn with desolation and worldly turmoil. With a long saber sweeping through the air, he cleaves apart every enemy in the world! 250Reads6.4Score—14d adds
14. 264 开 From the Start, a Fallen Kingdom’s Princess Awakens the Eye of Foresight 开局亡国公主，觉醒预判之瞳 Expert Online砖家在线Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted (A slow-burn, humorous traditional power fantasy with a strong female lead and a female demon. She's neither sickly nor coy. Who says a beauty needs a hero to rescue her? This story is all about a tough, spirited heroine. Sorry to those hoping for a beauty who can flutter her eyelashes at handsome men: I only accept men who orbit around me.) She was a pampered phoenix fallen from a noble branch, a canary in a backyard cage, lonely and helpless, living under someone else's roof, until another sou —Reads8.0Score—14d adds

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    Not only is she highly skilled in martial arts, but she can also carry her husband through the air.

15. 265 九 Nine Songs, One Dream in the Mortal World 九歌一梦竞红尘 Braised Bighead Carp红烧大头鱼Ancient Romance338k WordsOngoing A lone soul transmigrates across time and space into a turbulent age, armed with eyes that see through illusion and reality and medical skills that can bring the dead back to life. With a healer’s heart, she travels the world, meeting extraordinary talents and heroes and experiencing all the pain and joy, love and hate, and grief of human life. The Warring States are in turmoil, and the King of Qin sweeps across the six kingdoms. This, too, is what her heart desires! If saving one person can pre 64Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    It looks great and perfectly meets the requirements, but the updates are a bit slow.

16. 266 夫 My Lady, Don't Panic: Your Guard Is Unbeatable 夫人别慌，你家侍卫天下无敌 Jingye京叶Eastern Fantasy182k WordsOngoing Xie Sheng, a fifth-rank grandmaster, woke up to find himself transmigrated into the body of an unfortunate concubine-born son of the Great Tang Dynasty, with his life hanging by a thread. Before he could figure out what was going on, a band of assassins was already after him. At death's door, he fell into a river and was rescued by the stunning female head of the Song family, Suzhou's foremost apothecary merchants. With a life-saving divine pill worth ten thousand gold and a reminder that “you s 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It features a female lead, a fictional Tang Dynasty setting, high martial arts skills, and a cheat code.

17. 267 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 37.3kReads9.2Score3.6k14d adds

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    A very cold and aloof martial arts world with many female protagonists

18. 268 青 The Youth in Blue 青衫少年郎 Not a dog不是dogEastern Fantasy125k WordsCompleted The martial world is a painting. Its figures are all different, great and small alike, and every one is a stroke in the picture. Great and small stories alike are its very essence. How much elegance can a young nobleman, who thinks all day of avenging his mother, add to this painting? 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Give it a try, it's pretty good later on.

19. 269 尘 The Sealed Horizon 尘封天涯 Ning Sishao凝四少Ancient Romance629k WordsCompleted Four young women were chosen by Master Zhang as people bound by fate. They were destined to transmigrate to the Ming dynasty and avert a historical tragedy and turmoil in the martial world. The eldest, Duan Ning, unexpectedly learns she is the God of War prince’s dream lover. Will fate bring them together through a twist of circumstances? The second sister, Gong Xuan, is relentlessly pursued by a cold and aloof sect leader, who wants the energy jade pendant she carries because it can turn the ma 13Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a transmigration novel where the female protagonist travels to the Ming Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Hongwu, a time of great upheaval. Dressed in white and wielding a jade flute, she possesses formidable martial arts skills and inner strength. She joins forces with the male protagonist, the Prince of Yan, to navigate the complexities of the imperial court and the martial arts world. The plot incorporates episodic elements, including zombie outbreaks, invisibility techniques, and a disguise that lands the female protagonist in jail. It also features a martial arts tournament where the protagonist vies for the position of alliance leader.

20. 270 绝 The Peerless Young Master: You Were Always So Cold 绝世公子:卿本凉薄 Clear Heart清心Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Three lives had made her cold to the core. Just a moment ago, everyone thought her heart was beginning to soften. In the blink of an eye, she walked away without a hint of regret. 503Reads8.5Score10114d adds

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    This could be a good option. The female lead disguises herself as a man, there's no romantic partner, and she's not a saint.

21. 271 掉 After My Secret Identity Was Revealed, the Unhinged Minister Held Me in His Arms Every Night 掉马后，疯批权臣夜夜将我搂入怀 The Fig's Flower无花果的花Ancient Romance134k WordsCompleted [Marriage first, love later + devoted to each other + secret identities + pregnancy and flight + possessive romance] (A clear-headed, stunning female assassin vs. a cunning, unhinged powerful official) After transmigrating, Lin Xuanyue learns that she is an assassin who married in place of the benefactor who saved her life. But on her wedding night, she discovers that her groom is actually Lin Chi, the commander of the Imperial Guards who is hunting her. Xuanyue has to keep up appearances, p 7Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A cool and aloof female assassin versus an arrogant and powerful minister: see how the highly skilled female lead easily manipulates the male lead.

22. 272 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. 2.1kReads6.6Score10314d adds

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    😜You absolutely MUST read "Young White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze" first, and then you absolutely MUST read "Young Song of the Road"! These two are the absolute top-tier (martial arts world + political intrigue) books in my mind! 😲Of all the novels out there, I've never read anything better or more amazing than these two!

23. 273 师 My Junior Sister Is Actually the Empress 师妹居然是皇后 A Certain Little Potato依某小土豆Ancient Romance360k WordsCompleted [Two Powerful Leads] + [Wuxia] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Multiple Couples] “Ajun, do you want this realm? I’ll help you claim it.” Leng Qingyan, the only daughter of a general’s household, is both beautiful and talented, with immense power. But fate deals her a cruel hand: framed by others, she is forced into exile. Later, she returns to the ranks of the nobility and helps the Third Prince seize the throne and kill treacherous ministers, ultimately becoming empress… 2Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The female lead is the junior sister, possessing exceptional martial arts skills, and is doted on by her senior brothers. It's somewhat of an ensemble piece, with exciting but also heart-wrenching battles later on. It's truly a pity about the senior brothers.

24. 274 惊 The Astonishing Female Coroner 惊华女仵作 Cheese Cocoa芝士可可Mystery1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-one, mutual devotion, ultra-sweet romance] A modern forensic doctor lands at an ancient crime scene and is branded a murderer by the Dali Court! To clear her name, sociable go-getter Wen Yu clings to Gu Yan, the powerful and influential minister of the Dali Court, while examining corpses and solving cases, all to secure herself a steady living... Who could have guessed her powerful patron would be so ruthless and capricious? His signature talent is making a small problem into a big one, 4.5kReads9.2Score68714d adds

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    The plot is captivating; investing in it is definitely worthwhile. [Thinking]

25. 275 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 2.6kReads7.9Score12414d adds
26. 276 渡 The Soul-Calling Flute 渡魂箫 Lou Su楼苏Ancient Romance703k WordsCompleted She was once the fifth princess, adored throughout the immortal realm. She dwelled in the Snowy Moor, the sacred waters of Buddha’s Heaven, untouched by worldly affairs, watching with a smile as love and fate unfolded across the Six Realms. But love’s single word came without warning, and drinking it in turned longing into madness. Even a heart as pure and wise as the Bodhi could not withstand the endless sea of yearning. What is fate? I look down upon all living beings, scorn the vastness of th 415Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    I think these four books are good! The first one, after returning to the Immortal Realm, was tricked by a group of people who forcibly altered his memories. The second one, Princess Qionghua, seems to have such a domineering aura. Thirdly, everyone has experienced hardship and toil. Fourth, good people are rewarded, and bad people suffer the consequences.

27. 277 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. 1.6kReads8.8Score10014d adds

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    A martial arts-themed, action-packed assassin team [flying kiss]

28. 278 帝 The Empress Without Borders 帝女无疆 Baixia柏夏Ancient Romance352k WordsCompleted The undefeated Goddess of War, whose glory blazes across the heavens. Coolly, she commands the path of all creation, yet vows to spend her life with you and leads you astray. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 279 长 The Eldest Princess Is Acting Strange 长公主她不对劲 Purer Than Whole Milk比纯牛奶还纯Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Imperial Court + Martial World + Swordsmanship + Beauties + Invincible + A Touch of Political Intrigue] The greatest slacker in all of Great Xia is Mo Lin, the number-one consort of the Princess Royal's residence. Because he only draws his sword once a day. Yet the offices overseen by the Princess Royal are full of trouble, with countless people showing up every day to cause a fuss. Before the consort draws his sword, the offices are so quiet that even the rats tiptoe past. After he draws i 1.2kReads5.8Score10414d adds

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    Okay, it has everything here.

30. 280 凤 The Phoenix Lord's Rise 凤主沉浮 A Thousand Ties千芊结Ancient Romance734k WordsCompleted She was born foolish and ugly, a useless girl with no talent. She was a heaven-gifted genius with beauty to rival the stars. After one life ended, she opened her eyes to a forceful soul swap. The confident, flamboyant her took the place of the timid, helpless one. She shed the mask of ugliness and cast off the guise of uselessness, transforming into a dazzling beauty of unparalleled brilliance and grace! In this otherworldly realm, who will be the true ruler? She looks down on all contenders, he 9Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 281 穿 After Becoming a Cultivation Novel's Female Side Character, I Don't Want to Be Cannon Fodder 穿成修仙女配后不想当炮灰 Knife, Medicine, Pen刀药笔Ancient Romance1.6M WordsCompleted [Female-Led Cultivation, No Romance] [Mutated Wind Spirit Root + Hidden Weapons] Reincarnated as the villainess in a cultivation novel, she gets the best setup possible: the Northern Border’s greatest beauty and a genius disciple with a mutated Wind Spirit Root. But since she isn’t destined to be the heroine, Duan Jiaojiao decides to stay away from her and turn down the powerful Canglan Sect, joining the “pickpocket sect” Kongkong Sect instead. Who could have guessed that this much-hated “pickpo 5.5kReads9.2Score54814d adds
32. 282 姑 She Won’t Go Back to an Ex, So She Wins the Prince’s Heart 姑娘不吃回头草，怒做王爷心中宝 Golden-Edged Cancer金边儿巨蟹Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Mutual Devotion + Strong Heroine and Hero + Prince Dotes on His Wife + Both Pure] A foolish girl was granted in marriage to the crown prince, becoming the laughingstock of the capital. Shen Jingxuan followed him everywhere, turning into his personal shadow. But the man she had devoted years to wanted nothing more than to get away from her. Not only that, Xie Zihan petitioned to break off their engagement, hoping to make her white-lotus cousin the crown princess. When the empress and emperor ref 4Reads6.6Score—14d adds

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    This book absolutely meets your requirements. The female protagonist is highly skilled in martial arts and has her own power base. It's super good!

33. 283 综 In the Wuxia World, I Am Simply Myself 综武侠我就是我 Xiaoyuan of the Li Family李家的筱苑Female-Channel Fanfiction191k WordsCompleted Quick transmigration through martial arts worlds. Lin Mo enters each world with the same goal: she wants to become a master, and she has to become a master. Only overwhelming strength gives you a voice! In the first world, she transmigrates into the world of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Zhou Zhiruo's younger sister, Zhou Zhixi. After becoming a disciple of the Emei Sect, all she wants is to train hard, find the legacy of their founding master, Guo Xiang, and help the Emei Sect flourish. 507Reads8.1Score—14d adds
34. 284 惑 The Bewitching Enchantress 惑世魅姬 Snow, Faintly Chilly雪微凉Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted She was a cold-blooded Vampire Queen. After a thousand years in seclusion, she finally saw the light of day again. But one cup of blue blood sent her to the Eight Desolations Continent. In this world where battle aura reigned supreme, she swore to stir up a storm, fight the battle aura masters to the death, and carve up the empire with the Crimson Sakura Emperor! When the Blueblood nobles appeared again, she resolved to make him hers... 10Reads5.4Score—14d adds

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    These four books 1. A gentleman as refined as jade, unparalleled in the world. 2. A cold and aloof beauty, achieving extraordinary success all the way. 3. Love at first sight is always lust at first sight. 4. They start without any hesitation or delay.

35. 285 综 Wuxia Crossover: With a Blade in Hand, the World Is Mine 综武侠：一刀在手，天下我有 Devoted to a Promise情系一诺Female-Channel Fanfiction228k WordsOngoing Also known as My Patients Are All Over the Martial World and Trouble Follows Me Everywhere. A canon-based story crossing over The Four Eyebrows, The Bounty Hunter's Red and White Roses, and Red Sleeve, One Blade. The dynasty setting is fictional, and a few parts of the timeline have been changed. The heroine appears at age twelve. She is a native of Jian San, a Dao Luo and Qin Luo, and will gradually grow up. You don't need to play the game to follow the story. The male lead is Su Mengzhen, and 491Reads—Score—14d adds
36. 286 凤 The Phoenix Rules the Nine Heavens 凤倾九天 Zi Jin子衿Ancient Romance507k WordsCompleted She gave everything she had and risked her life to help him conquer the realm. Once she became empress, she thought they would walk hand in hand through their splendid kingdom. Instead, she was met with heartless betrayal. Lanling Mei said that the only woman he had ever loved was her half-sister. For Chunyu's sake, he even killed the child in her womb with his own hands. The pain of losing that child would haunt her forever! A thousand years later, she returns, decisive and ruthless, summoning 23Reads—Score—14d adds
37. 287 修 Asura Blade 修罗刀 A Stinky River一只臭水江Eastern Fantasy150k WordsCompleted He was the Asura Blade, ranked first on the Tianya List, but he withdrew from the world for ten years! He was the Beggars' Sect leader, renowned throughout the land, yet burdened by a blood feud! She was the eldest daughter of the greatest sect under heaven, yet could not have the one she loved! She was raised by her adoptive family for ten years, only to fall in love with the one person she should never have loved! Fate brought them together, but destiny played cruel tricks on them. Someone onc 33Reads—Score—14d adds

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    If you understand the world of martial arts, then that's where...

38. 288 天 The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Sequel: The Storm Rises Again 天龙八部后传之风云再起 The Four Major Isms四大主义Male-Channel Fanfiction376k WordsCompleted The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is a wuxia novel by Jin Yong. Life is suffering, and desires go unfulfilled; the chivalrous have kind hearts, but sometimes have no choice. Can Xiao Yun, a descendant of Xiao Feng, shoulder the burden of the martial world? What new “Exquisite Chess Game” will the Murong clan set? Who is a pawn, and who is the player? How are Duan Lang, Miss Wang, Meng Gu, and Xu Zhu from the past doing? Where there are people, there is a martial world; where there is a martial worl 30Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Xiao Feng's daughter, Xiao Yun, swayed the entire martial arts world. I'm a book-recommendation novice, only recommending classic martial arts novels.

39. 289 泪 Fading Tearstains 泪痕残 Zeyan Yunjin仄言云槿Ancient Romance227k WordsCompleted [A Touch of Humor Amid the World-Weariness + Strong Female Lead + No Romance + Coming of Age] “So what if I'm exceptionally gifted? My greatest talent is seeing through the laws of Heaven.” She should have been a goddess of the Celestial Realm, the daughter of Heaven itself. But unloved and in violation of the world's laws simply by existing, she was executed on the Divine Punishment Platform. Reborn into a new life, a woman named Qi Xi will turn the Celestial Realm upside down, vowing to protec 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I just randomly searched for this out of boredom, and I didn't expect it to actually exist! It perfectly matches the description; the female lead can foresee the attack before it even happens—it's so satisfying!

40. 290 武 Wuxia: The Notorious Bandit 武侠，江洋大盗 A Stinky River一只臭水江Eastern Fantasy113k WordsOngoing After ten years of hard study, Zhang Qingfeng finally passed the imperial exams as the top scholar and set off to take up his post. A master of martial arts, the second-best swordsman in the world, Feihu. A peerless light-footed martial artist with few rivals in the martial world, Yunzhong. A thousand faces in one, with disguise skills bordering on the divine, A Zhu. We’ll put an end to all of this! —Reads—Score—14d adds
41. 291 异 Flower of Another World 异世花 Forest Pig森林猪Eastern Fantasy209k WordsOngoing This book is adapted from the life of the Poet Immortal Li Bai, who roamed the world with his sword. This is a story set on a grand scale. Two seeds came from another world, from a distant universe. It was a world of flowers, inhabited by many fairies who could change their forms at will. But they had enemies too. During a battle with those enemies, the two seeds were brought to Earth and left behind. Thus begins a thrilling collision between wuxia and science fiction. No transmigration, no Syst —Reads8.8Score—14d adds

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    A groundbreaking work of science fiction martial arts in a new world!

42. 292 奸 The Treacherous Minister Wants to Kill Me Every Day 奸臣每天都想弄死我 Qian Ran Jun Xiao千苒君笑Ancient Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Su Huai is a powerful court official, and everyone fears him. He only likes playing power games and scheming against others. He has no interest in women. Then one day, a young woman shows up at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: What kind of date? Su Huai: The kind that could cost you your life. Lu Yao: ... Later, Lu Yao bitterly regrets her impulsive decision to show up and claim him as her fiancé. When she tries to call it quits, everyone urges her to recon 13.5kReads9.1Score1.4k14d adds

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    ⭐The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts✨In the first book, he is a powerful minister, feared by all. He only enjoys wielding power and dislikes women. However, a girl suddenly appears at his door, claiming to be his fiancée. Su Huai: Want to date me? Lu Yao: Which kind? Su Huai…⭐

43. 293 诱 A Storm of Seduction, Clear Breezes and Deergrass 诱嫁风云起，清风挽鹿棠 Yunyun Fuxi云云伏皙Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted "Thinking the Pavilion Master Wasn't My Husband" Because of a royal conspiracy eighteen years ago, Li Qingfeng’s father was brutally killed, while her mother and second uncle were sentenced to death. Hunted from childhood, she was secretly trained by her mother and learned both martial arts and poisoncraft. On the day she came down from the mountain, her second uncle paid a fortune to have the Tang Pavilion protect her. The one who came to escort her was Kui Tian, master of the Tang Pavilion, th 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Tailor-made for the original poster

44. 294 怪 Strange, Why Does This Prince Have So Many Rivals in Love? 怪了，孤的情敌为何这么多 Strawberry Shortcake草莓酥酥Ancient Romance256k WordsCompleted A forthright, flirtatious woman assassin vs. a scheming yet gentle Crown Prince [Devoted affection + possessive + two powerful leads + contrasting personalities + lighthearted everyday comedy + slight ensemble cast] [Most of the low rating is due to the small number of ratings. Give it a try!] Tang Jiu’er transmigrates to the Great Yu Dynasty, where she is adopted by an old sect master. As he nears death, he tells her to find her senior brother. An orphan abandoned as a baby, she suffered brain 345Reads7.6Score10114d adds

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    🍀The female lead is eccentric yet honest and straightforward, while the male lead carries a heavy responsibility and possesses unparalleled wisdom. Witness the exciting adventures of these heroes and heroines in the martial arts world!👏👏👏

45. 295 报 A Report to the Crown Prince: The Heir Is a Woman in Disguise 报告太子：世子是红妆 A Potato一只土豆Ancient Romance642k WordsCompleted Feng Jin, who disguises herself as a man, is the heir to Prince Yong'an's mansion in the Southern Liang dynasty. Handsome and striking, she powders her face and spends her days chasing roosters and dogs, earning a reputation as Southern Liang's most hopeless wastrel. Crown Prince Yuan Ye is the talk of the capital: dashing, elegant, and brilliantly gifted. Yet he has been childhood friends with that “sissy” Feng Jin for years, and is utterly devoted to her, granting her every wish. Spoiling and 123Reads8.4Score—14d adds

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    The first book is mainly a story about the martial arts world, while the second book is a rebirth novel where the female and male protagonists assist the crown prince in becoming emperor.

46. 296 逍 Tales of the Carefree Jianghu 逍遥江湖传 Seven Yuan for Candy七块钱买糖Ancient Romance882k WordsCompleted The feuds, grudges, and tangled relationships that shook the martial world sixteen years ago are traced back to their roots by a group of young people sixteen years later. They lift the veil and follow every clue in search of the truth. With family, friendship, and love at stake, will they become enamored with power and sink further into the mire, or see through it all and ride freely through the martial world? 89Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The male lead seems to fit the bill; it's also a story of two strong characters. The story is still ongoing.

47. 297 独 Unrivaled Splendor: The Scheming Legitimate Daughter Rules the World 独步惊华，腹黑嫡女御天下 Gentleman of Fading Warmth薄凉君子Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Unrivaled beneath the heavens, she rises with every step. A master of a thousand faces, she commands the realm through strategy. She learned to read at one, wrote poetry at three, devoured every book under heaven by ten, and at fifteen placed first in the imperial examinations, becoming a revered imperial tutor! Brilliant and politically astute, she held the fate of the realm in her hands. But after trusting a treacherous wolf, she met her end in the cold palace. Fate gives her another chance at 614Reads8.6Score10314d adds

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    The female lead truly embodies aloofness to her very core.

48. 298 江 The Martial World’s Death Warrant 江湖缉杀令 Song Sanfan宋三番Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted “It's only early spring. Even if I have to die, I'll die when the mountain flowers are in full bloom. And I'll take the grave you picked out for yourself on the back mountain...” [Wuxia feuds, tangled love and hate. Jokes and banter amid bloody storms, absurdity and seriousness] She is a carefree rookie assassin from Lonely Moon Cave. He is the wickedest man in the martial world, a traitor to his master who slaughtered his entire family. He is the first person she is ordered to kill. As they cla 69Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I'm going for this one! The female lead is an assassin! A tale of (jianghu grievances), filled with laughter and tears!

49. 299 风 Wind-Blown Catkins, Rain-Beaten Duckweed 风飘絮雨打萍 Zhao Fengxu赵风絮Eastern Fantasy213k WordsOngoing The Dream of the Jianghu: You think he’s just an ordinary, down-on-his-luck young man? Wrong. There’s a long sword at his waist, a Sword of Immortality, and whoever wields it is immortal too. You think he’ll retire after making a name for himself? Wrong. He lies in wait, seeking the chance to destroy the Demon Cult. He meant to play the weakling and cling to the heroine, but she’s caught in a deadly ambush. He is a wisp of fluff in the wind, drifting without direction. She is rain falling from t 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Martial arts with a female lead

50. 300 我 I Really Run an Orphanage, Not an Assassin's Den 我开的真是孤儿院，不是杀手堂 I Am the Ox Warrior我是牛战士Eastern Fantasy3.1M WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] [The only imaginative ensemble martial arts novel on the entire site!] [At its peak, 1.5 million readers were following it, ranking seventh across all of Tomato Novel. Come on in and see for yourselves, dear readers!] [Ensemble cast + System + Traits + Martial Arts] Chen Ye transmigrated to the Great Wu Dynasty and became bound to the Orphan-Raising System. By raising orphans, he could earn points, which he could use to draw traits and bestow them upon the children. 116.9kReads8.9Score12.4k14d adds

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    These might not be the most suitable, but they're two martial arts ensemble novels we've been following recently, and their quality is undeniable.

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