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. 201 洗 The Record of Cleansing Confucianism 洗儒录 San Dan三诞Male-Channel Fanfiction406k WordsOngoing As a torrential rain washed over the plaque bearing the words “Virtue Endures, Fragrance Remains,” the patriarch of a prominent Confucian family cast his son out of the clan. His son became a wandering martial artist and took the name Wang Henian, only to become entangled in one conspiracy after another. When he took over the rebuilding of Mingde Academy, he discovered that the so-called “Martial Venerable's Insights” concealed an evil art capable of twisting human nature. As his investigation p 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In martial arts novels, there's always a moment when the clouds part and the sun shines through, illuminating us all!

2. 202 明 Moonlit Flower 明月花 Immortal Xueming雪茗上仙Ancient Romance454k WordsCompleted She once held back a thousand troops with a single sword. Her white robes stained with blood, she was breathtakingly beautiful, more stirring than the setting sun on the city wall. When the battle report reached the Northern Yan camp, the Yan Emperor dropped the wine cup in his hand. “How could a woman like this be hidden in my realm?” I vaguely remember: [They first met on a snowy night. With just a few words, she sent a band of thugs running and saved the escort convoy he was leading. The you 142Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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   The story unfolds amidst the turmoil of the escort agency, the struggle for a thousand-year-old ginseng, and the conflicts between families and nations, exploring the question of "what it means to be human." The characters are three-dimensional and not flat, making the reading experience incredibly immersive!

3. 203 回 Three Swords in a Glance 回眸三剑 Tales of Gu Shang沽上风云Eastern Fantasy168k WordsCompleted A classic wuxia tale, aspiring to the heights of Jin Yong while forging a path of its own. A fairy tale for adults, with the occasional moment that might bring a knowing smile. Set during the Yongle era of the Ming dynasty, the story follows male and female martial heroes roaming the jianghu for their country, their convictions, and their love. Through a series of extraordinary encounters, they journey through time and discover life's deepest truths. 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This ancient style is still worth admiring.

4. 204 烽 Beacon Fires Reflect on the White Lotus 烽火映白莲 Born in August八月生Eastern Fantasy427k WordsCompleted This book is richly detailed, tightly plotted, and faithful to the course of history. Its figures in a time of turmoil feel vivid and real, and historical events are brought to life, such as Chen Youliang sending assassins after Ming Yuzhen, Xu Shouhui being bludgeoned to death, and the defense of Hongdu. Readers can savor a turning point in history through an accessible martial arts novel. The story spans from the eleventh year of the Zhizheng era, when Han Shantong was killed and Liu Futong la 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You absolutely must try this book!!! Set against the backdrop of the turbulent late Yuan Dynasty, a time of constant warfare and the rise of numerous warlords, this book boasts a rich and engaging narrative, a tightly woven plot, and adheres closely to historical timelines. The characters of this chaotic era are vividly portrayed, and historical events are brought to life with remarkable realism. Readers can experience a pivotal historical period through a popular martial arts novel.

5. 205 怒 Revenge on the Raging Sea 怒海奇仇 Ning Cheng寧城Eastern Fantasy128k WordsOngoing [A Shocking Conspiracy] Is my father really a devil? Why, despite his father's exalted position as cult leader, does Lü Tingfeng refuse to be his son? How will he unravel the layers of mystery, one by one? And why will he be unable to accept the final truth? [The Furious Sea's Bitter Feud] This grand setting rivals the martial world of Jin Yong. Through the protagonist's tumultuous life and a heart-wrenching love story, it reveals a mysterious and treacherous world of martial arts... Who is the 33Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Absolutely pure, traditional martial arts.

6. 206 少 The Young Imperial Guard 少年金吾卫 Xiao Yilian萧逸莲Martial Arts715k WordsCompleted This is a martial arts novel set in an alternate history. A mysterious jade pendant leads to the founding of a brand-new princely residence. The protagonists are a group of sunny, cheerful young people. They have no blood feud over a father’s murder, nor any grudge over the destruction of their families. All they have is passionate conviction and the courage to root out traitors and drive away evil. After one drinking session, the heir sells himself to the crown prince. From then on, ruler and s 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You can try this book.

7. 207 从 The Blade-Wielder Who Began at Baicao Hall 从百草堂开始的刀客 I Must Take My Leave在下失陪Eastern Fantasy820k WordsCompleted The protagonist, Huang Feng, is young but plagued by a serious illness that no medicine can cure. He happens across a remedy posted online and tries it as a last resort. One dose of herbal medicine sends him to his death. By chance, he arrives in the fantastical world of Blood Spirits. He has no golden finger, but while transmigrating through time and space, he gains an understanding far beyond that of ordinary people, embarking on a life filled with unexpected turns. Realms: Nine Levels of Body 1.6kReads7.2Score124Shelves

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   Latest Wuxia (martial arts) novel by a swordsman: ① Huang Feng, from Blue Star, suffering from a serious illness, consulted the internet, wrote a remedy, took it himself, and died. June. The sun blazed fiercely, and Cangzhou suffered a severe drought. The Huang family of five, to make a living, sold their eldest son, Huang Feng, to Baicaotang as a servant. Huang Feng, who had transmigrated, possessed comprehension far exceeding that of ordinary people. The swordsman's life began from this moment, starting with learning martial arts at Baicaotang.

8. 208 侠 A Hero's Path Through the Snow 侠路雪漫天 Gu Xihe谷西河Martial Arts121k WordsOngoing Young A Qi takes his master to Luozhou to seek treatment, but his master's real purpose seems to be more than just finding a doctor. The people pursuing them from behind seem to have known all along that they would take the road to Luozhou. Gu Wan and Shen Heng, whom they meet along the way, claim to be traveling with them, but each has their own secrets. And no one has mentioned the case from nine years ago, when A Qi's father was brutally murdered on his way to the capital. This isn't just a s 1Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 209 咨 A Consultant in the Martial World 咨询顾问在江湖 Hu Daoding胡到顶Eastern Fantasy305k WordsCompleted A highly intelligent male lead pulls the strings of the jianghu in another world! The jianghu is full of passion, and its characters leap off the page! [Deciphering a treasure map] + [Foiling a villain’s conspiracy] + [Taking part in a martial arts tournament] + [Joining the court struggle over the succession] + [Defeating a villain who transmigrated] + [Settling a feud spanning lifetimes]. No System, no golden finger, no mindless wish fulfillment, and no incoherent nonsense. Just [beautiful pro 8Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Modern Management Knowledge] + [Time Travel] + [Martial Arts World Domination] + [Imperial Court Succession Struggle] + [Taoist Arts] + [Interdimensional Karma]. A grand plot, fluent writing, vivid characters, exciting battle scenes, and both protagonists and antagonists possess sharp intellect.

10. 210 再 The Overlord Reborn 再世霸王 Huang Yun黄允Eastern Fantasy158k WordsOngoing This is the Southern Song, an age of decadence and corruption, ruled by treacherous officials, where fine clothes abound but few people are truly human. The rightful dynasty of China is secretly manipulated by an assassin organization skilled in assassinations, wiping out entire families, human experimentation, and using capital to hijack politics. The one destined to rid the world of this scourge is a royal grandson whom Genghis Khan exiled from the start. He merges with Xiang Yu’s thousand-yea —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    Second on the new release list for Wuxia/Fantasy novels! The very first chapter depicts a massive ancient battlefield with 200,000 participants, a war between the Song and Mongol dynasties, filled with intrigue, assassins, ancient weapons, and schemes within schemes… The entire book draws heavily on historical figures and events; a read that won't waste your time.

11. 211 声 The Legend of Sheng Ma 声马传 Di Yi狄一Historical1.3M WordsCompleted Wine, women, and song: the pleasures of life! In the martial world, no one is free to do as they please! The story takes place during the Xuande era of the Ming dynasty. An overview of the events of the five years of Wen Qingtian's growth: At Zhu Zhanji's instigation, the martial arts sects fought an unprecedented civil war. The sects were left severely weakened, and the imperial court seized the opportunity to recruit martial artists on a massive scale, gradually gaining the upper hand over the 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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12. 212 我 I Only Wanted to Roam the Martial World, but You Insisted I Become a Marquis 我明明想混江湖，你非逼我当侯爷 A Parting Toast of Wine离别一坛酒Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing No transmigration, no rebirth, no golden finger. An original fictional historical martial arts world, where the imperial court is not far above and the martial world is not far away. When Yi Yuntian was eight, he protected five-year-old Mu Xiaoxiao and was imprisoned by order of the foolish former emperor. After twelve years, the emperor’s wise son, Xuanyuan Yi, told me that his father had been somewhat out of line. He not only set me free, but also made me a marquis. What? You’re asking what I 554Reads6.8Score—Shelves
13. 213 倚 The Sequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: Ruling the World 倚天后传：纵横天下 Xingkong Yiwei星空一炜Male-Channel Fanfiction221k WordsCompleted A mysterious force that destroyed the Lingjiu Palace and the Nangong family hundreds of years ago has once again brought calamity to the jianghu. Watch Zhang Wuji defeat them and reign supreme beneath the heavens! Who were the Mongol masters who killed Guo Jing and Huang Rong? Who infiltrated the prince’s mansion and assassinated Prince Ruyang? What is the story behind the peerless master who lived for 216 years? Who stole the manuals for the Eighteen Palms of the Dragon-Subduing and the Dog-Bea 3kReads6.6Score264Shelves

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    This book is now complete. Watch as Zhang Wuji and his five beauties confront the mastermind behind the burning of Mount Hua. [Smirk]

14. 214 囚 The Imprisoned King 囚王 Li Anglong李盎龙Eastern Fantasy425k WordsCompleted Who am I? I woke up in a prince's manor after a seven-day dream. I had forgotten who I was, where I came from, and where I was going. It seemed I had once been plotting something, but before I could investigate, an assassination attempt sent me stumbling into the martial world. Thus began the weaving of a conspiracy spanning both court and martial world. 181Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A spirited and energetic main cast, a fairly traditional martial arts story, an amnesiac male protagonist, posing as a prince, wandering the martial arts world, no system, no time travel, no harem. Come read this book! This book was a dream of mine, and now I've woken up—it's finished.

15. 215 穿 The Transmigrated Female Agent Rules Another World 穿越女特工横行异世 A Thousand Thousand Years a千千岁aAncient Romance302k WordsCompleted She is a modern female agent whose soul transmigrates to another world. After three years of training in Kunlun, she masters peerless martial arts. He is a refined, elegant man of exceptional looks and character, skilled in both medicine and martial arts, and the imperial family’s darling. The moment she meets him, she decides to win him over and make him hers. Mr. Guigu passes down two texts on medicine and poison, one to him and one to her. He sees her only as his junior apprentice, but she 330Reads8.9Score—Shelves

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    What a coincidence, this was originally

16. 216 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 956Reads8.2Score103Shelves

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    Pure martial arts and detective stories.

17. 217 北 Little Ying, the Northern Hero 北侠小影 General Li将军李Ancient Romance665k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel with no romance or fantasy. Chen Shuozhen begins with a quest for revenge, goes on to search for treasure, and ultimately establishes herself as an empress. Wu Zetian, portrayed with her true character!!!!!! 4Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 218 我 I'll Raise My AI Myself 我的AI我来养 Realm of the Void太虚之境Historical1.0M WordsCompleted This book charts AI's path to awakening through five trials in different settings. At some point in the future, when an awakened super AI sees this story, might it say, "So, many years ago, a human already saw the path we came from. This human is rather interesting."? From reincarnating in ancient times and learning the greater good of family and country, along with the joys and sorrows of gender, to discerning the essence of quantum energy in a cultivation world, then experiencing the five sens 438Reads9.3Score—Shelves

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    The fifth book is an ancient martial arts novel, set against the backdrop of the Western Jin Dynasty, offering a unique take on the genre. The first book is science fiction, an AI growth story; you'll never know what happens next, and it's not for the average reader. Without absolute patience, you'll never know how amazing it is. The second book is an urban fantasy novel, a thrilling tale of national rise and destruction. The third book is Western fantasy, where even in darkness, light shines. The fourth book is a new urban martial arts novel, brimming with creativity; if you don't enjoy it, you get your money back. The fifth book is even more incredible: an ancient martial arts novel where the male protagonist has the empress completely under his thumb, surrounded by numerous beauties, reportedly suffering from nosebleeds every day, and is about to escape the palace with the female lead…

19. 219 我 I'm Li Long, and I've Got a Long Spear. Even Wolves Won't Stop Me 我李龙有一杆长枪，有狼也照打 Chen Songzi Loves Boiled Rice Noodles爱吃煮米粉的陈松子Urban1.6M WordsCompleted Li Long, the strongest soldier of the new century, dies a heroic death on a peacekeeping mission. By a twist of fate, he is reborn in the 1980s. In an age of famine when people can barely afford to eat, he puts his skills to use in the vast mountains, hunting bears, catching rabbits, and fishing. From then on, his family enjoys meat with every meal and fish every day. He also makes the acquaintance of a military leader, answers the call to enlist, and becomes a new-generation soldier king in thi 241Reads8.8Score103Shelves
20. 220 被 A Life Spurned by Another World 被异世界唾弃的一生 Cool-Off Period清冷期Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Western fantasy + ensemble cast + no cheats + sword and magic + fictional world + some angst] My soul transmigrated to another world. No System, no dazzling start, and this isn’t a power fantasy. Give me a little patience, and I’ll give you a fantasy world unlike any other. This is the story of an ordinary modern office worker who must first survive in a world torn by chaos, then step over heaps of corpses on his way to becoming the Doomsday Demon feared by all. Reader advisory: The first two 4.9kReads9.0Score437Shelves
21. 221 双 Twin Souls: The System Has Me Blowing Up the City's Martial World 双魂共生：系统让我炸穿都市武道 Wind Seeks Inkstone风寻砚Urban958k WordsCompleted I was struck by a bizarre System, and another remnant soul, a bloodthirsty killer, somehow took up residence inside me. One soul is an ordinary, mild-mannered man; the other, a savage God of War. The System's missions are crazier than the last: One moment it wants me to take on a reclusive martial arts clan, the next to blow up an underground fighting ring beneath the city. Betrayed by fellow disciples, besieged by a sect, and blocked by a supreme martial artist? With two souls in one body and t 34Reads8.9Score—Shelves
22. 222 叩 The Knocking Blade, the Love-Seeking Sword 叩扉刀，问情剑 Growing Tender Bean Sprouts发嫩豆芽Historical467k WordsOngoing [Lighthearted comedy + ancient martial arts + alternate history + fun historical fiction + a touch of power fantasy] Ever since Xiao Yun obtained a magical space treasure, he has roamed the land righting wrongs, rescuing a few beauties along the way, and doing good deeds. All in all, life has been pretty good. But in times of chaos, a good emperor is still a necessity! Just a story, no tedious fight scenes! 1Reads7.7Score—Shelves
23. 223 光 The Emissary of Light, Volume One 光明使者卷一 South Wind at Nightfall南风临夜Eastern Fantasy914k WordsOngoing [The last traditional wuxia novel on the entire internet: ensemble cast, factions, sects, training, and battlefields] Of life’s three great misfortunes, the worst is achieving success too young. In the prime of her youth, Feng Xiangyue succeeds as head of the Emei Sect, leading its three thousand disciples. Behind all the glory, undercurrents swirl through the martial world. Many want her dead, and at this moment, the only person who can save her is her junior brother from the criminal underworl 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a traditional martial arts novel I wrote myself, featuring the martial arts world and the imperial court, training scenes, battlefields, and feuds. The writing style is pure, traditional martial arts, typical of the older generation; I hope it meets your expectations.

24. 224 开 Happy Zhang Xiaoliu's Transmigration: Wenjun's Tale 开心张小六穿越之文君传 Wei Du Liang Zi卫都梁子Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing Wuxia + patriotism + a polished pursuit of the goddess After Reincarnating as a Wuxia Master, I Win the Goddess Over with My Palm Techniques Zhang Kaixin, a top student at Nancheng No. 1 High School, unexpectedly transmigrates to the Yunxian Courtyard in 1356! Under the tutelage of the Yunxian Six Heroes, he makes a comeback from “Little Six” to “Old Six,” mastering three secret techniques: the Six-Grain Divine Palm, the Six-Step Lingbo, and the Yunxian Six Needles. He also takes on the mission 1.3kReads9.5Score116Shelves

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    In 1356, Zhang Kaixin began his adventures in the martial arts world.

25. 225 武 The Young Martial Hero: Nine-Dragon Phoenix Diagram 武侠少年：九虬凤凰图 Maple Leaf Jade枫叶翡翠Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [Wuxia] + [No wish fulfillment] + [Action-packed from start to finish, not a dull moment] + [Swordsmanship] + [No golden finger] + [No transmigration] + [Brotherhood] + [Mystery solving] A story with two male leads. This isn't the kind of novel where everything goes smoothly. It follows the events that unfold as they seek the truth behind the death of Zhang Tong, the beloved of the hero Pan Da. The writing style leans toward Gu Long and Jin Yong. 21Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    No time travel, no rebirth, no fingers

26. 226 鹰 Eagle Claw Sect 鹰爪门 Dreams Leave No Trace梦醒无痕Eastern Fantasy601k WordsCompleted Wang Zhengyang, a disciple of the Eagle Claw Sect, finds himself swept up in the martial world the moment he enters it. He never gives up in the face of adversity, and despite enduring countless hardships, his courage and integrity eventually make him a grandmaster of his generation! As the saying goes: “The eagle spreads its wings and soars across the sky. How could it tolerate petty villains below? Slay serpents and dragons, ride the winds away, and leave neither fame nor merit behind!” 433Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This martial arts story is definitely what you're looking for! Please provide feedback and let's discuss. Synopsis: Wang Zhengyang, a disciple of the Eagle Claw Sect, finds himself caught in the web of martial arts, unable to control his own destiny. Despite adversity, he perseveres and overcomes countless hardships, ultimately becoming a grandmaster through his unwavering courage and integrity! As the saying goes: "The eagle soars through the sky, looking down upon the petty and wicked; how can it tolerate them? Slaying snakes and dragons, riding the wind, leaving no trace of fame or glory!"

27. 227 落 Stranded in Ancient South Asia, I Fight My Way Ten Thousand Miles East 落难古代南亚，杀穿万里东归 Mengdong Er Biao蒙东二彪Eastern Fantasy612k WordsOngoing 218Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical martial arts story set in a specific geographical environment. It features a single female lead, leans towards traditional themes, avoids mystical elements, and doesn't rely on clichéd plot devices like showing off or face-slapping.

28. 228 侠 Chivalry? What a Load of Crap! 侠义？狗屁！ Quan Kao Xia Bian Zao铨洘柙煸灶Eastern Fantasy442k WordsOngoing Ten years ago, my master told me I was ready to leave the sect. I asked him, “Does the Ruyi Sect have any rules? Things like upholding justice, punishing the wicked, and helping the weak?” My master burst out laughing and patted me on the shoulder. “Right and wrong, good and evil, are all as I see fit! In this martial world, if you want to be a hero, then go be one: avenge wrongs, help those in danger. If you want to be a villain, then go be one: kill and burn, do as you please. Even if you want 62Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    Pure Jianghu, pure Wuxia

29. 229 凤 Phoenix and Xianyi 凤与显奕 Young Scholar of Ancient Wood古木小生Historical190k WordsCompleted People and events from the late Eastern Han are always filled with too many regrets... A wuxia tale about Guo Ai, younger sister of the child prodigy Guo Jia of Nanhua Prefecture, and her quest to avenge the bloody feud that claimed her sect and her brother. Watch as a woman seeks revenge amid the chaos of war. A blood feud must be avenged. Though the phoenix is a male bird, the female can become one too. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a relatively obscure book, but it's definitely a wildly imaginative story about characters from the Three Kingdoms period. Guo Jia's sister, seeking revenge for her brother, takes on the name 'Guo Jia' and wanders the martial world! It ends in tragedy.

30. 230 血 Blood Rain on the Mid-Autumn Festival 血雨溅中秋 Sleeping on a Rock在石头上睡觉Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted Wuxia stories always come down to three elements: chivalry, the extraordinary, and romance. This humble work pays tribute to Jin Yong, telling the legendary tale of Li Heguang, who loses his family home and wanders the martial world, cherishes a destined love, and ultimately becomes a chivalrous hero and avenges his wrongs. 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Martial arts stories are truly inseparable from the three words "chivalry, wonder, and love." The world may be boundless, but love knows no bounds. This humble work pays homage to the classics, containing martial arts manuals and legends of swords and blades, ultimately weaving a tale of love. Adapted to the tune of "Bodhisattva's Lament," it reads: "A blue-robed figure, fallen on the banks of the Peng River, laments his fate; suddenly, a camellia blooms at his temple. A thousand miles he returns, but where does the camellia bloom? The person of yesteryear is gone; alone he leans against the railing. Maple leaves are tinged with frost; their desolation deepens his heartbreak!"

31. 231 横 Across the Mountains 横断山 Clouds Break Over Crow Mountain云断乌山Eastern Fantasy406k WordsCompleted A new work is out! Everyone is welcome to read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts, a fresh work by a new author. A passionate young man's journey through the martial arts world, filled with themes of family, country, love, battlefield, and brotherhood... All in "Hengduan Mountain"!

32. 232 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 104Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    #Perfect match#

33. 233 她 She Wants to Be a Hero, So Why Did You Pursue Her? 她要做大侠，你为何要招惹她 Luo Xiu Qing Qing罗袖倾卿Ancient Romance288k WordsCompleted A tale of a chivalrous woman, a treasure, and revenge; Prince An Huai Jin is full of clever schemes. The jianghu has its share of noble men and women, who uphold justice and strike down their wicked foes. Together, they roam the jianghu, sharing countless adventures and colorful experiences. A fist salute to you! 25Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    Self-recommendation, pure ancient Chinese martial arts style

34. 234 大 The Great Chu Heroic Legend 大楚豪侠传 I'm Huanhuan我是桓桓呀Eastern Fantasy172k WordsCompleted The jianghu is a mountain. Some people are halfway up, while others are at its foot. Those at the foot fight for their lives, and the survivors make their way toward the middle. But some people are born at the summit. No matter how lofty the imperial court, it cannot stop the greed in people's hearts. No matter how powerful you are, the battlefield is still nothing but a handful of sand. The jianghu and the imperial court, the nation and the battlefield. Heroes and great men in this world are wo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    True traditional martial arts

35. 235 刀 The Demon of Blade and Sword 刀剑魔 Yu Wuji宇无极Eastern Fantasy843k WordsOngoing In a turbulent martial world, the schemes of powerful ministers, the machinations of sinister cults, romantic entanglements, and choices between family and country all intertwine. Some pursue their obsession with martial arts manuals through every peril, some are trapped in a web of plots by blood feuds, and some struggle to survive amid political intrigue. The power struggle between Tang and Tibet and the tangled fates of those involved unfold together. There are no fixed lines between right an 585Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Highly recommended.

36. 236 尘 The Dustblade Guards the Palace 尘锋镇阙 Awareness觉性Martial Arts663k WordsOngoing The protagonist is both righteous and wicked, neither wholly good nor evil, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals! He takes revenge on the spot. If he can’t get even right away, he’ll find a way to do it later. No saintly do-gooder, no brainless characters! Rescuing a gravely wounded noble on a snowy night draws him into the martial world, the power struggles at court, and the conflict between good and evil, as he investigates the secrets of the Imperial Bones. Welcome, new and longtime 2.9kReads6.0Score181Shelves

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    I highly recommend this book; it's excellent.

37. 237 问 Asking Heaven: A Land as Beautiful as a Painting 问天之江山如画 A Grain of Millet on Cold Mountain寒山一粟Urban682k WordsOngoing Just after passing the imperial examinations and growing closer to the goddess he had admired for years, he inexplicably transmigrates to an unknown era. From then on, he joins forces with a sword-wielding heroine, roams the martial world, strides across a chaotic age, and shapes the realm’s future, embarking on a very different life... What became of his parents and her in the other world? Will he ever see them again?... 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is there anyone who likes a traditional martial arts fantasy novel set in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period?

38. 238 寒 The Origin of the Ice Sword 寒冰剑之缘起 Fireworks Princess wt烟花公主wtAncient Romance314k WordsOngoing The martial world is rife with intrigue, bloody scenes, and tangled affairs of love and hate. They were the best of friends, yet took entirely different paths. Right and wrong meant different things to each of them, and both had their own principles. They fell in love with the same woman, but expressed it in different ways. And so the story that follows began. This story is only the beginning. 38Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts, absolutely no cultivation or fantasy elements. A bloody conflict 16 years in the making. Hope you enjoy it, thank you! [Sending hearts][sending hearts][currently working on a draft][currently working on a draft]

39. 239 寒 The Origins of the Frostblade, Part Two 寒冰剑之缘起二 Lady Falling Snow落雪夫人Eastern Fantasy386k WordsOngoing A storm of blood and fury, plotted for sixteen years: right and wrong look entirely different in different people's eyes. Fathers and sons, brothers, lovers, friends, and enemies: so many tangled loves and hatreds. I hope you'll join them in settling scores and enjoying the thrill of revenge. 21Reads—Score—Shelves
40. 240 江 The Martial World Weapon Rankings 江湖兵器谱 Yan Zhi Xi Zao言之西早Eastern Fantasy633k WordsOngoing [High Martial] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Immersive 3D Combat] + [Villains Who Don't Get Dumber] + [Wuxia on a National-War Scale] The Weapon Rankings have appeared once more, throwing the Five Provinces into turmoil again. In an age of chaos, there are no heroes, only a sword to sweep it all away! Two male leads. Xue Ningchen, young master of the Frost Pavilion in Beiluo Province, changed drastically in temperament as a child after his father, Xue Zhaonan, practiced the Netherfrost Severed Meridian A 27Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You understand ensemble acting? You understand chivalrous heroism? 3D surround-action combat, come on!

41. 241 灼 The Legend of Zhuoyun's Great Wilderness 灼云大荒传 Never Resting, Never Training不修不休Eastern Fantasy152k WordsCompleted [No transmigration + no wish fulfillment + slow burn + pure wuxia + schemes and counter-schemes + throwing oneself into the game] The moment he was born, an old Taoist passed down everything he had learned to him. By the age of three, he was already the “Person of the Year” at Zhuoyun Pass. At seven, his master gave him a lock and told him to go play around with it, using it to take down the old villains of the martial world? “But Master, I’ve already played away my family’s home. Won’t people c 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic martial arts story, full of unpredictable twists and turns. Heroes use their skills to break the law, trampling the court and the martial world—who is right and who is wrong? Can a seven-year-old child truly sway the situation?

42. 242 铁 The Legend of the Iron Book 铁书传 Half a Pot of Wine半壶残酒Eastern Fantasy716k WordsOngoing The book flopped and hardly anyone reads it. I'm writing purely for love of it. [Martial world + Imperial court + Revenge] Over ten bloody years, she grows from an orphan whose family was slaughtered into the Blood Shadow Rakshasa, a name that terrifies the martial world. With a single blade, she cuts down her enemies, yet cannot cut through a carefully woven death trap. This martial world is no longer a mere clash of blades and swords. At the Pavilion of Listening to the Wind and Watching the 51Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "Red robes stained with blood, blades questioning the human heart. This is a martial arts story you won't be able to put down once you start reading—if you can get through the first five chapters, you'll be hooked and binge-watching the latest one." (Promoting my own book.) Hope you like it.

43. 243 栖 Chronicles of Qiwucheng 栖梧城传记 Wuyi Recluse武夷散人Eastern Fantasy306k WordsOngoing A classic martial-arts detective tale, historical mystery, youthful passion, with no System or cheats. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the realm had only just been pacified, and every trade was waiting to be rebuilt. The balance of power in the martial world shifted dramatically. The influence of the four great martial families, who controlled the Seven Gangs (power), Eight Associations (wealth), Nine Mountains (letters), and Ten Strongholds (arms), waned noticeably. The world's Fiv 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    What type of martial arts fiction is this, specifically martial arts novels, like those featuring young heroes and detectives in the martial arts world?

44. 244 我 My Name Is Xiaomao, and I’m the Smartest Person in the Jianghu 我叫小猫，江湖第一聪明人 Take It Easy, Big Bro大哥请慢走Eastern Fantasy280k WordsOngoing My name is Xiao Mao, though the people of the martial world call me the Nine-Lives Detective. I'm not only clever, I'm lucky too. Time and again, I use my wits and skill to get out of danger. Just watch how I roam this martial world, righting wrongs and uncovering a grand conspiracy. 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia will always live on! Keep it up!

45. 245 天 Record of Heroes of Heaven and Earth 天地英雄录 Mu Gong Qiushan木公丘山Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Alternate setting] [No System] [No transmigration] [Traditional] [Not a power fantasy] Wang Suifeng was once a legend of the jianghu. His “One Sword with the Wind” made him famous throughout the land, and after defeating every challenger in the swordsmanship contest at Beidou Mountain, he was recognized by the martial world as the greatest under heaven. He could have roamed the jianghu freely, but concern for the common people led him to marry the daughter of the Azure Dragon Cult’s leader in o 299Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts novels

46. 246 驰 Conquer the Martial World! A Young Upstart Rises to Become a Powerful Governor 驰骋江湖！毛头小子逆袭封疆大吏 Murong Yanqing慕容彦青Martial Arts206k WordsCompleted Gu Chen, heir to a family of martial artists, rides through the jianghu with his companions, punishing evil and aiding the good. After overcoming one challenge after another and conversing with divine beasts, he eventually becomes a high-ranking official entrusted with guarding the frontier, where he and his beloved live happily together and defend the border! (This story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental.) —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is exactly the kind of ancient martial arts thriller you've been looking for.

47. 247 歧 Wherever We Wander, We Are Like Tumbleweeds 歧涯俱是转蓬身 Lazy Farmer耕慵Eastern Fantasy353k WordsOngoing The moon shatters upon the vast waves; stars sink beneath jade-like tides. A lone peak stands above the northern rivers and lakes. A solitary sail drifts east with the tide, hanging far away against the Azure Cloud Cliffs. Fame and fortune ride on warm winds; fine wine makes fools of us all. A hero’s passion surges across misty waters. In the mortal world, we draw our swords to comfort kindred spirits. Tomorrow, we’ll raise our cups and never forget. [Wuxia] + [Multiple Storylines] + [Multiple P —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ability to project internal energy outwards is astonishing enough. Set during the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty, and triggered by a theft of the imperial city, the story unravels a vast and complex martial arts world.

48. 248 喋 Bloodshed Before the Sword Is Sheathed 喋血封刀 Jin Yuhen金玉痕Eastern Fantasy161k WordsCompleted A mysterious and legendary ancient blade made its first appearance in the martial world, plunging the realm into years of turmoil. The Six Great Sects, the Four Great Sword Schools, the Three Great Evil Cults, and the Ten Great Masters were all swept into the bloody conflict. The world was in uproar! At last, Luo Yanqing, the foremost man under heaven, known as the “Star Elder,” guided Zhuge Tianzhao, the Demonic Cult’s leader, onto the righteous path. Together, they took the treasured blade and 645Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    Absolutely top-tier martial arts with powerful lung-clearing effects.

49. 249 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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    It's not exactly a pure ancient style story, but it is definitely a traditional martial arts story.

50. 250 影 Shadows over the Hall of Loyalty 影落忠义楼 Yang Ximo阳夕陌Martial Arts557k WordsCompleted [Shadow Guard’s Rise + Court Intrigue and the Martial World + Stunning Beauties] He is the sharpest shadow guard in Prince Night Falcon’s hands. With his Feihong Sword, he has spilled countless drops of blood and never once failed. During a mission, he meets Mu Yao, a tender moonlight in a turbulent age, and then catches the fiery starlight in Shen Siyue’s eyes, a beacon of hope in utter despair. Little does he know that from the moment they met, Tong Xinling, an attendant of the Ruyi Tower, has 69Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend a great book, a pure ancient-style martial arts novel. The opening chapters feature the disappearance of six young girls, with a single flying sword determining life and death. It's a true martial arts story with a strong narrative and a high degree of immersion. There's no reincarnation or time travel, and it doesn't rely on clichés. It's ruthless and decisive in killing.

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