Looking for Purely Classical Martial Arts Stories, No Fantasy or Cultivation 想看纯古风武侠小说，不要奇幻修仙的

1. 101 不 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 Chasing the Azure Wind挽苍风Eastern Fantasy430k WordsOngoing The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   A man lives a life of wandering, sword pointed at the imperial court, old cases deceiving the heavens, each and every one of them—is the heavens truly innocent? A man rises to prominence, his heart set on the world; all the chaos and turmoil of the world pave the way for the righteous path! (Daily self-recommendation; the book is not yet finished, currently updating. If you like it, please add it to your reading list; I will definitely not abandon it!)

2. 102 大 The Great Song Heroes: The Legend of Whitebrow 大宋群侠传之白眉传奇 Listening to Rain by the River at Dusk听雨临江三五时Eastern Fantasy239k WordsOngoing The Great Song Heroes: Legend of the White-Browed Hero, also known as The Sequel to the White-Browed Hero, tells the story of Xu Liang and Fang Shuan. After the great battle in the Eastern Sea, they return to their hometown to live in seclusion, but come back to the martial world to uphold justice. Their adventures include Xu Liang becoming Jiang Feixiong's disciple, the heroes attacking Zhushan three times, the great battle at the Hangzhou arena, the fierce fighting at Wansui Mountain, defeatin —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The White-Browed Divine Swordsman, a hero, and Big Head are there to help.

3. 103 大 The Legend of White-Browed Hero, Part Two 大宋白眉传第二部 Zhang Xuanguo张渲国Eastern Fantasy655k WordsCompleted After the All-Nations Martial Arts Tournament comes to an end, Xu Liang and the others set off on a new journey. The Thousand-Faced Butcher Lou Shan has resurfaced in the jianghu, and Xu Liang's group goes after him, leading to a great battle at Dongting Lake. Tao Sangu travels thousands of miles in search of Shu'an, and the two find love. The Three Upper Sects join forces with the Beggars' Guild in a bloody battle on Mount Wuyi. The Black-and-White Cult reinstates the Golden Lamp Formation and 4.6kReads7.3Score144Shelves
4. 104 剑 Scheming with the Sword: The Alluring Emperor Both Dotes on and Torments Me 剑谋天下，邪魅帝君又宠又虐 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Heaven-Splitting Sword weeps, and heaven and earth lose their color. When the Blood Talisman appears, the martial world is stained red. This story overturns the traditional tale of an orphan's rise in Wuxia, revealing the path of a young master from a martial arts clan through the martial world. From an innocent youth to a leader who commands the tides of the martial world, worries over the nation's fate, plots for power, and steers the course of events with a laugh... He was the son of the 344Reads8.9Score101Shelves

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   The fight scenes are said to be top-notch! The two exchanged blows, each move deadly. Palm strikes and leg kicks mingled with poison gas, creating an exceptionally intense scene. Bai Zhanmeng and Liu Meier were both astonished. They usually fought with conventional weapons like swords, but this Poison Butterfly used poisonous spiders, snakes, and poisonous gas—a sight that left them terrified.

5. 105 刀 The Woodcutter Swordsman 刀侠砍柴人 Mingming from Walu Gou Village洼路沟村的明明Eastern Fantasy636k WordsCompleted A hidden gem for when you’re short on books. Read with caution if you’re busy: after chapter 20, you may find yourself staying up all night, unable to put it down. Huang Ming crawled out of a pile of corpses in a mass grave... Ten years later... He had thought he was pretty weak. But why were his enemies, who claimed to be first-rate martial artists, even weaker than him? 3.5kReads7.6Score333Shelves

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   Excellent! So captivating, I stayed up all night reading it and couldn't put it down even when I wanted to sleep. Highly recommended!

6. 106 杀 Killer Legend 杀手传奇 Little Oddball from Dongjiang东江小怪Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted This work is a tribute to Mr. Wu Ji and to our youth! The story really gets more exciting as it goes on!! A killer unlike any the martial world has ever seen suddenly appears. No one knows where he came from or where he is going. Wherever he goes, he is sure to stir up trouble, and his deeds can be horrifyingly cruel, yet they also make people cheer! Killer sects and lost martial arts reappear in the martial world: Ximen Swordplay, the Flower-Splitting and Willow-Brushing Palm, the Heaven-Smit 1.1kReads7.6Score113Shelves

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   This work primarily commemorates Mr. Wu Ji, hence the word "Legend" in the title. The story becomes increasingly exciting as it progresses! Suddenly, an unprecedented assassin appears in the martial arts world. No one knows where he comes from or where he's going. Wherever he goes, he inevitably stirs up waves, even cruel and ruthless ones, yet also elicits cheers! Various assassin sects reappear in the martial arts world, along with various martial arts masterpieces: Ximen Swordplay, the Flower-Splitting Willow Palm, the Heavenly Strike Palm, the Six Harmonies Palm, the Shadowless Swordplay, the Star-Absorbing Technique, the Ultimate Yin and Soft Cotton Palm, and the martial arts newcomer's One Sword Style, Two Sword Style, Nine Sword Style, Evil Dragon Form, Fire Dragon Form, and the Frost Spike... The story is tender and captivating, full of twists and turns. There's Shui Qiao'er's helpless suffering, Shui Ling'er's naked escape, the Ice Maiden's tenderness, the Thousand-Faced Demoness's unparalleled dance, and the alluring beauty of Yun Tun Xi Shi! It features the carefree and unrestrained personality of Xiaotian, the unruly spirit of Xiaohushen, the compassion for the people of Murong Shenjian, the martial arts enthusiast of Cikong Chanshi, the domineering and willful nature of the little fox, the cruelty of the Western Regions' lecherous demon Yipianhong, the icy and aloof goddess Han Piaopiao, and the fiery and passionate Honghonghuo Mu... It also includes the nine major sects such as Cang, Shaolin, Kongtong, and Emei, as well as the Heavenly Demon Cult, the Flame Evil Palace, the Xuanming Yin Sect Leader, the Ice Palace, Fanjing Manor, Zizhu Manor, Tianjing Manor, the Potala Palace's Dharma King Dani, and the Western Heavenly Monk... The story is worth looking forward to!

7. 107 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! 160Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Awkward laugh] Decisive and ruthless + cruel executions; 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 Martial Arts Masters

8. 108 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. 116.4kReads8.9Score12.3kShelves

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   This is an ensemble martial arts novel that depicts adventures in the Jianghu (, the martial arts world), representing an improvement over traditional works, but still retaining a strong sense of brotherhood and loyalty.

9. 109 综 Wuxia Crossover in the Ming Dynasty 综武大明 Tang Jigede唐鸡哥德Eastern Fantasy235k WordsOngoing The Great Ming, during the Tianqi era. The empire is in turmoil, and the Manchus are invading. Discover a martial arts tale set a century after the world of swordsmen penned by Jin Yong! Zhu Peng unexpectedly transmigrates as the heir of a Ming prince. Defy fate and restore the realm; roam the martial world with beauties at his side! The Six Fan Gate, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, and the Divine Constabulary command the land. Martial arts clans and sects rise and fall as the 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Admiration][Admiration][Admiration][Thumbs up][Thumbs up] Traditional martial arts

10. 110 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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    Super classic ancient style martial arts

11. 111 情 Record of a Broken Heart 情殇录 Yun Xi Fengliu云兮风流Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Traditional Martial Arts, No Cultivation to Immortality, No System, Two Male Leads: A Yun and Fengliu] A tribute to Jin Yong and Gu Long, continuing the classics. As the brush sets the world in motion, one dream leads into the martial world. Experience tales of the jianghu and savor the many faces of life. Synopsis: County Magistrate Lin resigns and heads home, only to encounter bandits on the way. He and his wife are both killed. Their beloved daughter, Lin Xueyi, is rescued by Yun Shisanlang, 168Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This book is pure, traditional martial arts, with fists, swords, and grudges in the martial world. This is probably the best traditional martial arts novel by a new author that I've read on Tomato Online. Although I don't rate it, it's the uncrowned king in my heart. The beauty of the writing is immediately apparent, and the subsequent works are sure to be even more refined. As for the plot, because the writing style needs to be subtle and restrained, it can't be exciting right from the start. The plot needs to be interconnected, with a slow build-up. As you read on, you'll find that the plot is better than the writing. Its meticulous attention to detail and sophisticated content reveal, upon revisiting many parts, a wealth of foreshadowing and profound meaning. There are also some hidden metaphors and details that reveal the social realities and themes that are very far-reaching and chilling upon closer examination. The decline of traditional martial arts fiction is an inevitable result of market forces. Perhaps one day, martial arts novels will become as popular as shadow puppetry, even if they are excellent. In short, I hope that friends who truly enjoy traditional martial arts novels will give this a boost.

12. 112 两 The Heroic Detectives of Two Worlds 两界侠探 Dusty Old Gourmet风尘老饕Mystery1.1M WordsCompleted [Old-School Wuxia + Mystery + War + Transmigration + No Golden Finger] To solve a bizarre murder on a small island in the South Seas, a modern-day detective follows the clues and is transported to a parallel-world Southern Song dynasty. Mysterious deaths in locked rooms, strange assassinations in bustling streets, fox demons causing havoc in the mountains, and inexplicable disappearances inside fortified estates of powerful clans: one case after another keeps emerging. Court officials, famous or 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    [Old-school ancient Chinese martial arts + suspense + war + time travel + no cheat codes] To solve a bizarre murder case on a small island in Southeast Asia, a modern detective is transported to an ancient parallel world. Mysterious deaths in locked rooms, bizarre assassinations in bustling markets, fox spirits harming people in the deep mountains, and inexplicable disappearances from powerful clans' fortresses—a variety of cases emerge one after another. High-ranking officials, righteous sects, martial arts heroes, and underworld figures all make their appearances. Amidst the historical clashes of dynastic wars fueled by national and personal vendettas, and martial arts feuds intertwine, unfolding a tapestry of human nature.

13. 113 霜 Frost Sword Sweeps Away the Breeze 霜剑扫清风 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Eastern Fantasy283k WordsCompleted The whole village was drenched in blood and reduced to ruins in a single day. Young Zhang He escaped a mountain of corpses and a sea of flames, clutching an unparalleled manual to his chest. From then on, he was a fugitive with nowhere to go. To conceal his lethal skills, he went into hiding at Wudang, content to serve as a young kitchen acolyte. Smoke and fire could not dim his soaring ambition. With a woodcutter's knife in hand, he secretly trained in peerless inner arts. One day, the disc 1.7kReads8.3Score138Shelves

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    A traditional martial arts story with a dramatic and progressively unfolding plot; it is now complete.

14. 114 长 Longevity: Starting as an Unorthodox Tianlong 长生：从另类天龙开始 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Eastern Fantasy359k WordsCompleted Word has spread throughout the martial world that the Carefree Sect possesses secret martial arts capable of granting eternal life. Countless people have searched the world for it, unaware that this defying-the-heavens legacy has long since fallen into the hands of an unknown young man. Li Xiaoyao keeps a low profile amid the chaos of Tianlong. He seems ordinary, but the depths of his cultivation are unfathomable. He watches the martial world’s conflicts with cold detachment, yet is forced into 5.4kReads8.8Score257Shelves
15. 115 江 The Mystery of the Jiangnan Jade Pendant 《江南玉佩之谜》 Moonlit Rice Blossoms月稻花香6k WordsCompleted The Mystery of the Jiangnan Jade Pendant 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A chapter-based, vernacular martial arts novel, leaning towards a combination of ancient and modern styles.

16. 116 墨 The Calamity of the Ink Blade 《墨刀劫》 Moonlit Rice Blossoms月稻花香9k WordsCompleted The Ink Blade Tribulation 1Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 117 五 The Five Great Masters' Sword Duel: The Final Battle Atop Mount Hua 五绝论剑：决战于华山之巅 Yi Qingfeng易清风Male-Channel Fanfiction332k WordsOngoing Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi: Proud and aloof, he cares nothing for worldly rules. His Vacuous Palm and Flicking Finger Technique sweep all demons aside! Western Venom Ouyang Feng: Fierce and ruthless, a master schemer who never lets his emotions show. His Toad Style strikes fear into countless experts! Southern Emperor Duan Zhixing: Emperor of Dali, he prizes fame above all. His One Yang Finger has reached perfection and earned him renown far and wide! Northern Beggar Hong Qigong: A man of unwa 46Reads6.4Score—Shelves
18. 118 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! 491Reads—Score114Shelves

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    Just a quick shout-out to my own book! [Laughing emojis]

19. 119 倚 The Legend of Junxiang: A Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 倚天前传之君襄风云录 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted A chance encounter atop Mount Hua sparks a century-long entanglement in the martial world! The Heaven Reliant Sword in Guo Xiang's jade hands, and the first stirrings of Taiji in Zhang Junbao's heart. When yearning devotion meets the tender feelings of youth, what sparks will fly amid national hatred and family feuds? The Legend of Junxiang: The Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, also known as The Legend of Junxiang: The Sequel to The Return of the Condor Heroes, fills in the most unf 4.1kReads8.1Score298Shelves

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    [A New Wave of Martial Arts Thrills Arrive] When young Zhang Junbao meets the wandering Guo Erxiaojie, their adventures unfold from the flames of war in Xiangyang to the clouds over Wudang Mountain, from passionate battles to the path of a grandmaster. A critically acclaimed work of 2025, it recreates the spirit of Jin Yong's martial arts world, with each chapter filled with breathtaking martial arts scenes!

20. 120 北 The Northern Song's Greatest Constable 北宋第一捕头 Passion and Rebirth热爱与重生Historical157k WordsCompleted The Northern Song was an age of prosperity and crisis, with endless strife inside and outside the court, while evil forces ran rampant among the people. A modern soul transmigrates to Kaifeng and becomes a constable. With the Cloudbreaker Sword, he is invincible, punishing evil, promoting good, and protecting the nation. He becomes the greatest constable under heaven! This is a realistic story, with none of that weird nonsense. If you like it, give it a thumbs-up! 14Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 121 花 Whispers Among the Flowers: The Peerless Beauty Who Toppled the World 花间语：绝世美人倾覆天下 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Ancient Romance321k WordsCompleted [Two powerful leads + fantasy romance + rebirth + love that grows over time + sweet romance] [An initially warm, later aloof and lovely young wife × a cold-faced, scheming, decisive dragon prince] Legend has it that anyone born with the Fire Phoenix's blessing is destined to have an extraordinary identity. The day her mother was murdered, Jiang Nanyun was forced to flee because of a prophecy that she was a harbinger of disaster. By chance, she saved a mysterious man, never suspecting that he, to 93Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure ancient style martial arts novel

22. 122 蚀 A Love That Cuts to the Bone 蚀骨情长 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Modern Romance295k WordsCompleted [Original + sweet romance + a little angst + transmigration + romance + fantasy + strong female lead] Shen Qingyan is deeply in love with Ye Tingchen, but his best friend frames her and sends her to prison. After she gets out, she is determined to take revenge and make them suffer twice as much as she did. But after one unexpected turn after another, she realizes she still loves him. Then she unexpectedly discovers that she has a brain tumor. After Shen Qingyan passes away, she transmigrates to 33Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 123 女 Girls' Dormitory 305 女生宿舍305 All Living Things30芸芸众生30Mystery6k WordsCompleted Girls' Dormitory 305 77Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 124 修 Cultivation: I Have a Heaven-Devouring Pearl 修仙，我有一颗吞天珠 Life Is Like Jade人生如玉Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted By chance, an ordinary young man obtains the most powerful treasure in the Three Realms, the Heaven-Replenishing Pearl. From then on, he defies fate and changes his destiny, fighting his way from the human realm to the spirit realm, founding the world’s strongest people, then battling his way into the immortal realm for the sake of his obsession. He rises from humble beginnings in the mortal world and brings it all to an end in the immortal realm! 8.8kReads8.7Score597Shelves
25. 125 凡 Mortal Cultivation, Beginning with Starlight 凡人修仙，从星光开始 Life Is Like Jade人生如玉Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted An ordinary boy is chosen by a star and sent from Earth to another world. His fate is changed forever, and he begins his cultivation journey in this unfamiliar land. He stumbles through cultivation, treading as carefully as if on thin ice, all so he can find his way home. But being reborn was simply a fate that had been ordained... 3.1kReads7.3Score229Shelves
26. 126 不 I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Cultivate Immortality 不择手段去修仙 Life Is Like Jade人生如玉Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted Feel-Good Story + Comedy + Mortal Cultivation + No Harem + Xuanhuan + No System Belief: If you've got thick skin, you get the meat. Motto: If a problem can be solved by sweet-talking, never resort to force. Principle: If nobody messes with me, I'll mess with them anyway. Specialty: Play the pig to eat the tiger. I'm number one at showing off. A street punk from the 21st century accidentally obtains a rare treasure and transmigrates to a world overrun by immortals, demonic cultivators, and practi 11.1kReads8.8Score914Shelves
27. 127 猫 The Demon-Cultivation Tale of Cat Lao Liu 猫老六修妖传 Life Is Like Jade人生如玉Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Demon Cultivation | Immortal Cultivation | Comedy | Playing the Fool to Catch the Tiger | Ruthless and Decisive] Mao Laoliu was a wild, unrestrained fellow who accidentally came into possession of the Heavenly Toad, a supreme treasure from the Immortal Realm. The toad carried his soul across time and space to a world of immortal cultivators, where he was reborn in the body of a black cat. And so Mao Laoliu began his life as a demon cultivator… 8.6kReads8.7Score722Shelves
28. 128 坠 The God Who Fell into the Demonic Path 坠入魔道的神 Life Is Like Jade人生如玉Eastern Fantasy2.4M WordsCompleted Legend has it that this world is bound by the Heavenly Dao, and only by devouring it can one empower oneself and rise to a higher plane. One day, a Heavenly Dao tomb from a higher plane descended into the mortal world and chose an infant, entering the child's body. From then on, a vast conspiracy gradually unfolded around this child. A lone star of ill fortune descended to the mortal realm, all living beings suffered, and the Divine Clan was destroyed. See how the heaven-chosen youth navigate 18.3kReads8.9Score1.7kShelves
29. 129 当 The Strange Incident I Encountered During My Army Service 当兵那年遇到的诡异事件 Life Is Like Jade人生如玉Mystery8k WordsCompleted The Strange Incident I Encountered During My Military Service 87Reads—Score—Shelves
30. 130 春 Spring Mountains Bathed in Wild Light 春山照野 Hot Spring Crawfish泡汤小龙虾Eastern Fantasy241k WordsOngoing [Never takes a beating + authentic martial world + spectacular fights + concealed weapons + a flower in hand or a leaf plucked from a branch, anything can be a weapon + the romance of being a man] Three thousand worlds, one thought can bring calamity. Lu Zhaoye, once the young proprietor of the Zhan Yu Inn in Qingyu Town, only wanted to live a carefree life. Usually easygoing but steady at heart, he was decisive and ruthless when it came to killing. Then he won some strange coins at a gambling h 39Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Full of Jianghu spirit, pure Wuxia.

31. 131 阵 At the Summit of the Array River 阵河之巅 One-Click Cold19 Tun一键风寒19屯Eastern Fantasy119k WordsOngoing On the Eastern Zhou Continent, young Qi farmer Lin Chen and his cousin Jia Zhenli embark on an adventure to break through the class divide by cultivating formations. Along the way, they meet Helan Xueliang, the Second Prince of Beiliang fleeing for his life; Qian Fei, the absurd Prince of Yue; and Su Li, daughter of a prefectural magistrate in Kaizhou. The tale weaves together court intrigue, martial heroes and swordplay, the smoke of war, and the pinnacle of formation arts. This is no story abo 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Non-Cultivation Jianghu Cheers, Imperial Court Competition

32. 132 神 Biographies of the Divine Maidens 神女列传 Wu Min吴悯Ancient Romance196k WordsCompleted A treasured sword knows no distinction between male and female, so how can anyone say a woman is inferior to a man? See how several women of different backgrounds and temperaments enter the world to pursue cultivation. With a three-foot sword in hand, they sweep clean the universe. Thus is written The Chronicles of the Divine Maidens. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend my new book to all my fellow readers. I hope you'll enjoy it. It's a pure martial arts story with elements of court politics, intrigue, and a female protagonist's perspective.

33. 133 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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    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!

34. 134 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

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    Winter. Lingering snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, like lightning. Her person, like poetry. The world only knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, a living portrait of a lady in the deep palace. But they don't know that she is also the only successor of the Sword God, a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Clan. Her sword is named "Purple Lightning." When the sword is drawn, it is like a fleeting shadow. No one in the world can withstand three moves from her. Because those who have seen the third move have become speechless dead men. Her palm is named "Soul Chaser." Her fingers are named "Wind Slicer." Chu Yueyao and Wen Yunshu are not maids, but two deadly shadows. Three women, a game in winter. The martial world is like a cup of strong liquor. But they want to savor the elegance of tea. Until someone spills this cup of tea...

35. 135 天 The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils Afterword, The Water Margin: An Unofficial Tale 天龙后记，水浒别传 The Northern Dipper Shines Bright北斗长明Male-Channel Fanfiction912k WordsOngoing The story after Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, with even more fantasy. Picking up after the ending of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, this novel features Murong Fu, whose personality has been remade, as its protagonist. It follows Wang Yuyan, Duan Yu, Xu Zhu, the heroes of Liangshan, the Ming Cult, Cai Jing, Gao Qiu, Tong Guan, and many others, telling a story connected to Water Margin that takes place after Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Martial arts and Taoist sorcery coexist in this book. It aims to stay 42Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Try this one, a traditional martial arts novel.

36. 136 华 The Flying Errand on Mount Hua 华山飞役 Literary Fiend文煞Eastern Fantasy201k WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia + coming of age + jianghu + imperial court + Jin Yong-inspired series] The Yuan court bans martial arts, bringing ruin to the jianghu, and the Huashan Sect is destroyed. As the young master of the Demon Cult, I take the sect leader’s daughter with me to roam the jianghu, growing stronger along the way as I strive to save the martial world... 100Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A perfect match!!!

37. 137 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese martial arts, with a slow-paced cultivation journey later on. [Explore][Upvote][Think][Laugh] It features The Return of the Condor Heroes, Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, the Xuan Tie Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, the Ziwei Emperor Star undergoing 64 tribulations, transforming into a mortal to attain enlightenment, mastering the art of slaying dragons, and proving his Dao to the world... The story begins with the Ziwei Star descending to earth, transforming into a mortal in the Northern Song Dynasty, becoming the Sword Demon Dugu, [encountering The Return of the Condor Heroes], [slaying the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils], a story of a mortal cultivating immortality: Alternate history: encountering various famous historical figures, exploring the origins of historical events, various historical stories and legends, ancient poems and songs. The Purple Star Emperor, descended to earth in the Northern Song Dynasty: Featuring the Condor Heroes, the Heavenly Dragon, the Nameless Sword, the Purple Soft Sword, the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, the Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, ascension to earth, the art of slaying dragons, proving one's Dao in the world… It includes martial arts, fantasy, history, and fictional cultivation: Fanfiction featuring characters never appearing in martial arts novels, witnessing the Sword Demon Dugu's quest to defeat the world of martial arts. See how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his literary skills, the Great Dao of swordsmanship… A philosophical work encompassing traditional Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist cultures…

38. 138 我 I’m Not the Blood Demon: Who Touched My Treasure Basin? 我不是血魔之谁动了我的聚宝盆 Moonlight Foot Soldier月光小卒Male-Channel Fanfiction615k WordsCompleted He Yuan, a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, fell into demonic tribulation after secretly practicing the Asura Path’s supreme scripture, the Blood God Sutra. With no other choice, he used the secret art “Escape into Nothingness,” passed down by his master, to take his own life. Fortunately, his remnant soul survived, and he was reincarnated... Years later, Lin Yu, a PhD who studied in America, transmigrates into The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Gao Zecheng, an inconspicuous disciple 326Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A bright moon, like a silver platter, hung above Youhuang Valley. Moonlight filtered through the bamboo leaves, casting dappled silver scales on the two figures. Lin Yu and the gray-robed monk became two hazy, indistinct shadows. The sounds of their swords clashing against each other were as rapid as a sudden downpour, sharp and continuous. The monk wielded his staff with extreme force, his "Sweeping Through a Thousand Armies" move forcing Lin Yu to leap into the air. The staff swept past the soles of his boots, sending mud and gravel flying. Several bamboo stalks as thick as bowls snapped with a "crack," their tips crashing heavily to the ground. Lin Yu twisted in mid-air, his sword slashing diagonally downwards with fierce force, forcing the monk to parry with his staff. With a crisp "clang," the monk's arm went numb from the impact. The two exchanged blows, exchanging fifty moves in the blink of an eye. The monk's staff moved with wide, sweeping motions, each strike aimed at Lin Yu's vital points. The wind from the staff howled, swirling up fallen leaves and gravel, forming a swirling wall of air. Lin Yu, relying on the agility of his soft sword, moved with ghostly grace, weaving through the shadows of the staff. Sometimes his swordplay was light and nimble, targeting weaknesses; other times he switched to powerful, forceful strikes. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the two had exchanged over a hundred blows, the rapid changes in their techniques leaving Shi Huolong breathless. Hiding in the shadows of the bamboo forest, and confirming there were no other enemies, he surveyed the battlefield and saw that Lin Yu was clearly not using his full strength. Shi Huolong knew his martial arts-obsessed younger brother all too well; his constant shifts in technique were clearly an attempt to observe his opponent's style, hoping to learn from him. Seeing Lin Yu's composed demeanor, Shi Huolong felt a surge of satisfaction. In the past six months, not only had his arms recovered, but his internal energy had also greatly increased due to practicing the Nine Yang Divine Skill, and he had mastered the fourteenth move of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. Although this monk was evenly matched with him, he was no match for his third brother—Lin Yu was the number one expert in Youhuang Valley, and he himself could only barely withstand three hundred moves from him. Shi Huolong couldn't help but recall two months ago when he personally taught Lin Yu the "Flying Dragon in the Sky" technique. Wiping his sweat, he remarked to Shen Qingya, "Brother, Third Brother has great talent, quick comprehension, and a willingness to study diligently. Coupled with his profound and refined 'Nine Yang Divine Skill' internal energy, few in the martial world today, besides Zhang Zhenren of Wudang, can rival him." "In my opinion," Shen Qingya agreed wholeheartedly, "give him another twenty years, and he'll be invincible!" Confirming Lin Yu's safety, Shi Huolong, fearing a diversionary tactic, quietly used his lightness skill to return to Youhuang Valley. Seeing that Qingya Residence was peaceful and Zhou Yunhe was vigilantly guarding the entrance, he finally felt completely at ease. In the bamboo forest, Lin Yu was still locked in combat with the masked monk. His eyes gleamed, firmly memorizing the opponent's moves and power details. This battle was not only a crisis for him, but also a rare opportunity to improve his martial arts. After about two hundred moves, Lin Yu had figured out his opponent's style. He thought to himself, "This monk's staff technique, though fierce, is predictable. Its weaknesses lie in the moments when his old strength is exhausted and his new strength hasn't yet arisen." "Besides, I don't like staffs as a weapon. Understanding it is enough; there's no need to continue learning." With that thought, Lin Yu stopped delaying. His soft sword, like a persistent leech, clung to the staff. Whenever the monk's move was about to end, the sword tip would strike like a venomous snake, aiming for his wrist or armpit. The monk gradually felt the strain. He hadn't expected his seemingly young opponent's swordsmanship to be so cunning. His hundred-pound staff was becoming unwieldy due to the soft sword's entanglement. After another twenty or thirty moves, the monk suddenly unleashed a powerful "Mount Hua Cleave" strike aimed directly at Lin Yu's head. Lin Yu didn't retreat but advanced, his body suddenly sinking, the soft sword sliding up the staff, aiming directly at the monk's right hand holding the staff. The monk was startled and tried to pull back his staff, but he was a fraction too slow. Although the blade hadn't struck his bones, it had already slashed his wrist, drawing blood instantly. The monk winced in pain, his grip loosening, and the staff nearly slipped from his grasp. He tensed, becoming even more cautious in his movements, but Lin Yu pressed his advantage, his soft sword attacks intensifying, the sword light weaving like a ribbon, enveloping the monk. After another forty-odd moves, the monk's wrist wound, though shallow, had affected his grip, causing a slight stiffness in his movements. Lin Yu keenly observed this and suddenly changed his attack: feinting an attack towards his face with the soft sword, he actually flicked his wrist, the sword tip slithering like a serpent behind the staff, and then sharply thrusting upwards! This strike was extremely tricky; the monk was caught off guard, feeling a numbness in his right wrist and a sharp pain in his hand. He could no longer hold onto the hundred-pound staff, which crashed to the ground with a thud, raising a cloud of dust. The masked monk was terrified—he had honed his skills with the staff for over thirty years, yet this young man had disarmed him within three hundred moves. This was an utter disgrace! But he knew that having lost the initiative, further combat would inevitably lead to defeat, possibly even death—this man's swordsmanship was exquisite, his inner strength unfathomable, far beyond his capabilities. Almost simultaneously with the staff hitting the ground, the monk turned and fled without hesitation, his movements as swift as a ghost, without any hesitation. "Trying to run?" Lin Yu coldly shouted, then flicked his wrist, sending his soft sword flying like an arrow, whistling through the air, aiming straight for the monk's back! Hearing the fierce wind behind him, the monk dared not turn back, and lunged to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack. But the soft sword, amplified by Lin Yu's powerful Nine Yang Inner Strength, continued its momentum, striking a large tree with a clang, then rebounding, coincidentally blocking the monk's path. The monk instinctively dodged, and in that brief moment, Lin Yu had already caught up using his "Snow-Treading Without a Trace" lightness skill. Anxious, the monk accelerated, dashing left and right through the bamboo forest, trying to shake off his pursuer. Lin Yu didn't stop, his gaze fixed on the monk's back, his hands moving rapidly, the palm intent of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms gathering within him. Seeing no way to escape, the monk stopped and turned, a fierce glint in his eyes. He clasped his hands together, then abruptly separated them, black energy faintly emanating from his palms—his signature move, "Mixed Yuan Thunderbolt Hand"! "Since you seek death, this humble monk will grant your wish!" The monk growled, unleashing both palms with a soft yet domineering force aimed directly at Lin Yu's face. Lin Yu remained calm, taking a half-step forward with his left foot, his right palm thrusting out forcefully, the palm wind stirring up fallen leaves into a vortex—the "Dragon Appearing in the Field" move from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. The palm strike, seemingly slow, contained a vast amount of Nine Yang True Qi, colliding violently with the monk's palm force. With a muffled "bang," both men retreated three steps. The monk felt a surge of intense heat, causing his blood and qi to surge, and he was shocked: "This kid's internal strength is so powerful and domineering!" Lin Yu also nodded inwardly: "This monk's palm strike is indeed insidious and vicious, but thankfully I have the Nine Yang Divine Skill protecting me." The two resumed their battle. The monk's Hunyuan Thunderbolt Hand combined strength and gentleness, sometimes as fierce as thunder, sometimes as gentle as a venomous snake, occasionally interspersed with a few Phantom Yin Finger techniques, the finger strikes cold and icy, targeting vital acupoints. Lin Yu circulated his Nine Yang True Qi throughout his body, steadily blocking the cold finger strikes. Then, he unleashed the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, his palm techniques wide and powerful, each strike carrying a world-destroying momentum, both extremely domineering and exquisite. After another hundred moves, the monk gradually fell into a disadvantageous position. Although his Hunyuan Thunderbolt Hand was powerful, he was finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with Lin Yu's continuous Nine Yang True Qi, and he had already sustained several minor injuries. Lin Yu seized the opportunity, launching a fierce attack with his palms while coldly shouting, "You cowardly rat hiding your head and tail, dare to reveal your identity!" Lin Yu's shout was like a sharp sword piercing the silence of the night, but the gray-robed monk only snorted coldly, suddenly increasing the speed of his attacks. The force of his palms shredded the withered leaves, and his offensive became even more ferocious. Lin Yu remained composed, his palms moving like serpents amidst the shadows of his fingers and palms, a leisurely smile playing on his lips. "Since you are unwilling to speak, why not let me guess?" He said. "Should I address you as Master Yuanzhen of Shaolin? Or—Cheng Kun, the Hunyuan Thunderbolt Hand?!" Cheng Kun was struck dumb, his entire body trembling violently. "How do you know my name?!" This was his greatest secret—ever since he had killed the monk Kongjian, he had believed no one in the martial world knew his true identity. Unexpectedly, Lin Yu had revealed it in a single sentence, throwing him into utter chaos. "No, impossible! How did you recognize me? This is absolutely impossible..." In his panic, his moves revealed an opening, his attack veering off course by half an inch. In a duel between masters, a difference of half an inch could be fatal. Lin Yu had been waiting for this moment; how could he let such a golden opportunity slip by? Suddenly, he lunged forward, gathering all of his Nine Yang True Qi in his palms, unleashing the "Regretful Dragon" move from the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. The palm strike, whistling with overwhelming force, slammed heavily into Cheng Kun's chest. "Pfft!" Cheng Kun, struck by the blow, coughed up blood and flew backward like a broken kite, crashing heavily into a tree before slowly sliding to the ground, barely breathing. Before he could recover, Lin Yu had already closed in like a shadow, his fingertips moving like drawn swords, swiftly striking several vital acupoints such as the Tanzhong and Qimen points. Cheng Kun tried to resist, but his severe injuries slowed his reactions, and he could only watch helplessly as his opponent's fingers landed precisely. In an instant, his entire body went numb, his limbs went limp, and he was unable to move. [Laughs][Laughs][Laughs]

39. 139 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
40. 140 长 Immortality 长生 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsCompleted Ever since he was young, the boy Changsheng has inexplicably been struck by heavenly lightning time and again. He is saved by Daoist Lin, who takes him in as his final disciple. Daoist Lin was an abandoned disciple of Gezao Mountain, with the Daoist title Luoyangzi. For years, he explored tombs not for wealth, but to find treasures that could extend the life of the woman he loved. Before his death, he divides the secret manuals taken from the tomb among his five disciples and entrusts Changsheng 28.7kReads9.1Score2.9kShelves

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41. 141 青 Green Duckweed 青萍 Yue Guan月关Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsCompleted In one life, the Celestial River overflowed, and all nine provinces became a vast marsh. In another, ten suns appeared at once, turning the earth into a living hell. In yet another, the gates of the underworld swung wide, and the mortal world became a realm of ghosts... Heaven and Earth are cruel, treating all living things as straw dogs! Through countless ages of reincarnation, who is really in control? In this life, a lone youth, with only a sword at his side, sets the wind in motion here, ris 16.1kReads8.6Score2.1kShelves
42. 142 少 Dashing Youth 少年白马醉春风 Zhou Munan周木楠Eastern Fantasy769k WordsCompleted The long street was steeped in danger, loud and chaotic. A butcher wielding a cleaver brought it down, carving flowers into bone. An old woman selling embroidered shoes teased a flame from her candle with a needle. Not a soul could be found a hundred feet away. Then there was the oil seller, with eighteen swords hidden in his sleeves, always watching the steamed-bun shop across the street and its little beauty, whose hands could tear away one face and give her nine new ones. At the end of the st 11.6kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
43. 143 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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    Purely traditional Chinese style, with absolutely no strange or unusual elements.

44. 144 少 War Clouds over Shaolin 少林烽烟 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Historical941k WordsCompleted Amid the blood and fire of the Jingnan Campaign in the early Ming dynasty, the orphaned heir of a military family, burdened by a blood feud, takes refuge at Shaolin to seek the truth about his family and country, and the essence of martial arts, at this sacred home of Chan Buddhism and kung fu. He navigates the treacherous waters between the court’s agents, the heroes of the jianghu, Buddhist precepts, and secret plans to restore the fallen dynasty. Using the wisdom of military strategy, he aver 56Reads—Score—Shelves

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    New and recommended books: Purely ancient Chinese style, not fantasy.

45. 145 少 Shaolin's Campaign to Destroy the Japanese Invaders 少林灭倭传 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy580k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, Japanese pirates, then called “Wokou,” joined forces with rebel generals from coastal military garrisons to raid China’s southeastern coast, burning, killing, and looting, leaving the people homeless. At the imperial court’s request, Master Xuankong, abbot of Shaolin Temple, selects the monastery’s finest warrior monks and sends them south. They are led by “Iron Arm” Tansong, a former lay disciple with formidable martial skills and a troubled past he 60Reads—Score—Shelves
46. 146 三 Three Sisters in the Martial World 三姐妹的江湖 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy878k WordsCompleted During the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet of the Great Zhao Dynasty, ten-year-old Princess Li Jianing stood on tiptoe to pluck a lantern and witnessed Eunuch Zhao Wuji leading troops in a rebellion. The eldest princess, Li Xianglin, held off the enemy with her Mo Dao, while the second princess, Li Meiling, used a mechanical silver dart to kill their pursuers and help her little sister escape. After the three fell from a cliff, they were rescued by Sword Saint Ling Juexiao and went into seclusion at 8Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 147 黑 The Black Bear Hero 黑熊奇侠 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy530k WordsCompleted Synopsis: During the Southern Song dynasty, Jiang Tiankuo, leader of the martial world, dies mysteriously at a martial arts gathering atop Mount Tai. His son, Jiang Zhenxiong, is accused by the Eight Great Sects of murdering his father and forced to leap from a cliff to escape. Rescued by a mysterious black bear, Jiang Zhenxiong masters the ancient martial art The True Scripture of the Black Bear in a hidden realm deep in the Qinling Mountains. He discovers that the Eight Great Sects had been de 37Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 148 剑 Sword Intent at Its Peak 剑意正浓 Shuangmu Huan双木幻Eastern Fantasy217k WordsCompleted Sword intent pierces the clouds and reaches the highest heavens, its brilliance shaking the world. Once, a swordsman strode proudly through life, renowned throughout the martial world. As several of the martial world’s great sword manuals were lost, fewer and fewer people chose the sword as their weapon, and the sword gradually became little more than an ornament. Just as swordsmen were being forgotten, a young man entered the martial world with sword in hand, determined to restore the glory of 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A blend of traditional martial arts and suspense, with solid writing and exciting both literary and martial arts battles. The visuals are simply stunning! You definitely won't regret watching it! Currently updating steadily.

49. 149 主 A Streamer Transmigrates and Becomes Emperor 主播穿越当皇帝 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Historical536k WordsCompleted Xia Xuanjing, a top martial arts game streamer, transmigrates while livestreaming a game completion into a “fan-fiction scenario” blending an apocalypse with a royal court setting. From the start, he becomes an emperor. To save the dynasty from the apocalypse, he joins forces with Su Xiao, a martial arts game streamer, using the livestream's godlike perspective to overcome one crisis after another and game martial arts to sweep through the jianghu. In the end, they discover that the entire world —Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 150 山 Sword Soul of the Mountains and Rivers 山河图剑魂 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy464k WordsCompleted The “Map of Mountains and Rivers” appears, sparking a struggle for possession between the Eight Great Sects and the Demon Cult. Young Lu Qingya, an orphan and heir to a reclusive swordsman, is drawn into the conflict after saving Cheng Suyi, the orphaned child of a swordsmith being hunted down. As they flee, the two decipher fragments of the “Map of Mountains and Rivers” and discover clues hidden within it to the former dynasty's dragon veins and the peerless martial art, the Nine Forms of Qian 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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