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. 251 少 The Blood of Youth 少年歌行 Zhou Munan周木楠Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted The live-action adaptation of The Blood of Youth premieres exclusively on December 26. A passionate young man dressed in red, a penny-pinching owner of a dilapidated tavern, and the first disciple of a powerful martial clan: the three seem to have nothing in common, until they meet one snowy night. Each with their own agenda, they set out together to escort a coffin made of gold to the frontier city of Bilo. Along the way, they are hunted by forces from every side: the elite assassin duo Yue Ji 5.3kReads9.5Score649Shelves

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   Book 1: The descriptions of realms and the martial arts world are quite detailed. Book 2: Very helpful for understanding history. Book 3: Either slapping someone in the face or on the way to slapping someone in the face.

2. 252 雨 When the Rain Stops 雨停 Two or Three Little People二三小人Eastern Fantasy286k WordsOngoing When the rain falls and the sky clears, who can halt the rise of martial might? A boy of only ten... An extraordinary background... A mind unlike any other... Behold a tale of “Clouds, Rain, and the End of War”... 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Readers who are this kind of target audience are hard to find! [Please follow][Please follow]

3. 253 青 The Twin Swords of the Azure Moon 青月双剑 Wang Xiyue望汐月Ancient Romance114k WordsCompleted Two tales of tormented love and pure romance brought about by the Twin Swords of the Azure Moon. During a desperate escape, Lang Qingfeng and Lin Sulan fell for each other and pledged themselves to one another. Lang Qingfeng knew that Longmen Manor had repeatedly plotted against them, yet while trying to protect Long Xueyin, he accidentally injured Lin Sulan, ultimately driving them apart. Chu Shuang and Long Wenlin were enemies who could never see eye to eye, yet he protected her in every way 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Traditional martial arts films depict the trials and tribulations of the martial world and the tender emotions of love.

4. 254 吸 Song Qingshu and the Star-Sucking Art 吸星大法宋青书 Spring Breeze Sweeps Through Emerald Clouds春风卷碧云Male-Channel Fanfiction352k WordsCompleted Song Qingshu: Wudang is the foremost orthodox sect. If Grand Master declares my cultivation method an evil art, I might be driven off the mountain. Yin Susu: If not for Qingshu, my husband and I would never have made it through this ordeal. Zhang Wuji: My senior brother Qingshu has always been an honorable gentleman. I don’t know who this demonic Song Qingshu they’re talking about is. How did he end up with the same name as my senior brother? Yu Lianzhou: The way Qingshu smiles, you’d think he w 2kReads5.9Score162Shelves

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   A pure martial arts story, with the fall of the Yuan Dynasty and the establishment of the Ming Dynasty as its main plot. It's worth watching!

5. 255 宰 Ruling the Realm 宰执天下 cuslaaHistorical7.3M WordsCompleted The ruler governs as prime minister; the executor administers the state. Serving the monarch above and bringing peace to the common people below, with all ministers yielding the way and receiving honors above every official: this is the prime minister. Assisting in government, setting national policy, and countersigning imperial edicts, second only to the prime minister: this is the chief administrator. After an air disaster, He Fang leaped a thousand years into the past, returning to the Northe 518Reads9.0Score—Shelves
6. 256 群 Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows 群英侠影录 Golden-Feathered Eagle金羽雕Eastern Fantasy533k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel steeped in history. It is a story of love and vengeance for family and country, of chivalrous heroes and young gallants in fine clothes riding spirited steeds. The novel creates a vast jianghu and an expansive world of martial arts. Its breadth of martial arts, number of schools, and cast of characters are among its defining features. Inspired by the narrative methods and writing styles of Liang Yusheng and Jin Yong, every word has been independently conceived and writt 1.5kReads—Score149Shelves

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   A traditional martial arts novel with a profound historical weight and atmosphere. It employs the language style of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng! The entire work is written in an ancient style, demonstrating solid writing skills, a simple and fluent style, and rich vocabulary. Every word and sentence is carefully crafted by the author, avoiding any AI creation! The work possesses deep cultural connotations and historical and humanistic elements, making it a valuable collectible. Updated daily, adding new chapters to your reading list without disrupting your schedule! In the shattered Southern Song Dynasty, a young swordsman, under orders from his master, leaves his valley to protect the descendants of Yue Fei, uphold justice in the martial arts world, and outwit and outmaneuver a group of top-tier villains! The protagonist's martial arts are uniquely designed, and the fights are exceptionally exciting. Witness how this young swordsman fights his way through the heavens! The stories of love, hate, and grudges among the heroes and heroines of the martial arts world are all contained within the book! The work has a grand concept, rigorous logic, and no loopholes. The theme is grand, advocating the martial arts ideal of those who prioritize the well-being of all people and the spirit of chivalry for a world of harmony. The plot is exciting and fast-paced, with a slow initial pace that gradually accelerates after the protagonist arrives in Jiangnan. The work is ingeniously structured and seamlessly integrated, employing a wide range of literary and artistic techniques on a macro level. The author consulted extensive historical materials from the Song and Jin dynasties before writing, making it suitable for reading as a historical martial arts novel as well. It doesn't aim for a fast-paced first three chapters, but rather focuses on readability and depth, making it suitable for discerning martial arts novel enthusiasts.

7. 257 悍 The Fierce Soldier Slays the Heavens 悍卒斩天 Three Shades of Green三青色Eastern Fantasy5.8M WordsOngoing The Heavenly Dao is shattered, demons run rampant, and the mortal world teeters on the brink of destruction! An ordinary boy emerges from the wilderness, cultivates peerless body techniques, forges the body of a Sacred Ancestor, and fights his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. He storms the heavens, embarking on an immortal legend... 156Reads9.1Score—Shelves
8. 258 少 The Young Chu Liuxiang 少年楚留香 General Who Subdues the Rebels破虏将军Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsCompleted A blend of chivalrous romance, mystery and deduction, political intrigue, and fiery showdowns! The worlds of Gu Long and Jin Yong’s martial arts novels come together in an exciting crossover! Amid the shifting tides of the martial world, Chu Liuxiang uses his extraordinary skills and wisdom to unravel mysteries and uncover the truth! 2.9kReads8.8Score257Shelves

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   A young hero's legendary tale! Full of suspense, heroes, and beauties, it's a must-read!

9. 259 绝 The Peerless Sword God 绝色剑神 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted That winter, the martial world died. Tianwaitian slaughtered the entire martial world, staining rivers and mountains with blood. Beauty meant death. Zhao Qinghe was the most remarkable princess in the world, and the most beautiful woman in the world. When she smiled, the mountains and rivers paled. When she drew her sword, even immortals bowed their heads. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword made her invincible in three moves. Two even more dangerous women were always at her side: Luo Qinghan, “De 464Reads8.1Score191Shelves

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   That winter, the martial world died. The Heavenly Realm slaughtered the entire martial arts world, staining mountains and rivers with blood. Beauty is synonymous with death—Zhao Qinghe, the most beautiful princess in the world, the most beautiful woman under heaven. When she smiled, the world paled in comparison; when she drew her sword, even gods bowed. Her Flowing Cloud Soft Sword was invincible in three moves. Beside her were two even more dangerous women: Luo Qinghan, "Ink Feather Godslayer"; and Wen Wanqing, "Gentle Palm Suppressing Heaven." The three were unassuming, like refined ladies, like delicate flowers. Their two adorable pets were even more extraordinary: the Myriad Demonic Ice Python "Frost Profound," and the ancient divine beast "Soul-Devouring Golden Eyes" Ink Flame. The winter snow had not yet stopped, but the killing had already begun. The sharpest sword in the world was wrapped in the sweetest sugar.

10. 260 江 The Jianghu: A New Storm Rises 江湖：风云再起 The Invisible King隐身的国王Eastern Fantasy131k WordsOngoing The wind sighs over the desolate landscape. A lone figure stands gazing at mountains that pierce the sky, while love, hate, and vengeance churn in the winds and clouds below. The martial world is vast, but where can he go? Burdened with a blood feud, he is also dragged into a world-shaking secret. Is it for love, for honor, for revenge, or for all living beings? 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this one. It's a pure martial arts novel with a tight plot, realistic fight scenes, vivid character portrayals, and a complex web of love, hate, and revenge, plus elements of court intrigue and national sentiment. Hope you enjoy it!

11. 261 神 The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Later-Era Chronicle 神雕晚世录 Wanderer Returns at Night游子夜归人Male-Channel Fanfiction990k WordsOngoing Since the book’s “Dragon-Slaying Arc” became clear, most fans of Xiaolongnü have left, but people still report the story, and some readers question whether the characters are out of character: Xiaolongnü is too skilled, Yelü Qi is too decent, and Yang Guo isn’t wild enough. I’ll explain using the original work: First, Xiaolongnü is no weaker than Yang Guo, and he has no confidence that he can kill her with a single blow, so he needs to lay a trap. The evidence: In the Third Discussion of Mount 2.1kReads8.1Score194Shelves

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    A pure ancient Chinese style story, featuring martial arts, court intrigue, and war. A sequel to The Return of the Condor Heroes, filling a century-long gap... Definitely worth a try.

12. 262 幻 Chronicles of the Phantom Realm 幻尘山河录 Chrysanthemum Fragrance凝菊香Eastern Fantasy322k WordsCompleted With a blade in hand, he can never slay all the demons and monsters in the world; with a heart both fierce and tender, he cannot escape the turmoil of the age. Divine arts and sacred scriptures cannot evade a treacherous world; loyalty that reaches the clouds is no match for a world swept by chaos. Who is right and who is wrong? Each merely serves their own master. Demon or monster, god or ghost, it all depends on the will of Heaven and the human heart. Sacred spirit blood, a child’s pure heart, 154Reads6.2Score—Shelves

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    The Chronicles of Fantasy Mountains and Rivers: The Rise of Traditional Wuxia.

13. 263 定 The Solitary Sword That Locks the Sea 定海锁孤剑行 A River of Clear Splendor一川霁华Mystery473k WordsCompleted Seventeen members of the Liu household were wiped out overnight. There were no wounds or blood, and they looked as if they were asleep. The authorities blamed a vengeful ghost. Su Wan didn't believe them. The Sea-Calming Lock around her neck had grown hot in front of the Liu residence. This wasn't a ghost. It was a person. A single dusky-blue poison needle led her to the massacre at Luoxing Village ten years ago. She used the lock to identify the culprit and her sword to investigate the case. Th —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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    It meets your expectations, so read on!

14. 264 无 Endless Blade 无尽之刃 Prismatic Battleship光棱战列舰Urban1.7M WordsOngoing [Data-Based Infinite Realms + Battle Royale] Welcome to Murder City, where the Gate of Conquest awaits! Shen Lian, a new-energy solar engineer, transmigrates after an accident to a place called Murder City. Here, anyone who wants to survive must enter a world of danger once a month and complete the city’s killing missions. His only conviction is to arm himself to the teeth: to become more resolute through coldness, wiser through reflection, and stronger through killing, as he struggles to surviv 807Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A data-driven, infinite-flowing, battle royale game where the protagonist is ruthless, intelligent, and cold-blooded, leading his teammates to conquer the killing city.

15. 265 穿 I Transmigrated into a Beggar, and All I Want Is to Survive 穿越乞丐我只为活着 Wild Boar Saburo野猪三郎Historical298k WordsCompleted Boxing champion Zhang Jin would never forget that blood-soaked night. Beneath the ring lights, the coach he trusted most handed him an “energy drink” concealing a deadly plot. Drugged and unable to move, he could only watch as his opponent’s heavy fists struck his face again and again. Before consciousness faded, all that remained was the strange smile on his coach’s lips. When he opened his eyes again, the once-renowned boxer had become a lame beggar on a street corner in the Great Xia Dynasty. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A decent wuxia novel. There are no supernatural powers, only hand-to-hand combat. The only downside is that the protagonist is a bit too cunning!

16. 266 沧 The Wandering Hero of Canglang 沧浪侠行 Guest of Huai Sha怀沙客Historical549k WordsOngoing A perfect fusion of history and wuxia! The Chu Kingdom's version of The Legend of the Condor Heroes: an epic of heroes in an age of reform! Some write their poems on silk, while others carve theirs into swords. In the end, history will wash away the blood of heroes in the waters of Canglang. Set against the backdrop of Mi Yuan's unsuccessful efforts to reform and strengthen the Chu Kingdom during the Warring States period, the story brings Zhang Yi, Wei Ran, King Huai of Chu, Zheng Xiu, and the 12Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    From the shores of the East China Sea to the desolate plains of Longxi, from humble taverns to royal mansions, his sword has slain tyrants, protected the loyal, and clashed with the laws of the Qin Dynasty time and again. "The Wandering Swordsman of Canglang"—a collision of history and martial arts—will leave you thoroughly entertained when you're looking for something to read.

17. 267 假 Bloodshed Behind the Illusion: Two Heroes Break the Deadly Deception with One Sword 假象喋血，双雄一剑尽破生死幻局 Lu Shen Xin Yi露申辛夷Two Male Leads372k WordsOngoing [Possessive obsession + equally matched leads + rival scheming + love and hate + the pursuer’s long road to redemption] The deceptively sweet yet formidable God of War Shen Ye × the unhinged, patient, and wildly ambitious Wolf King Xiao Ce The cool and beautiful Shen Ye became a legend after one battle, only to be framed by the entire court and saddled with a world’s worth of blood debts! Three months ago, the soul-devouring parasite in his body began to weaken. The bloodthirsty dragon capable o 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A martial arts, political intrigue, and suspense novel—super captivating! A new book to read! It's also a weak fantasy element; if you like stories like "The Storm Riders" or "The World's Number One," don't miss it! [Smirking][smirking][smirking]

18. 268 金 The Legend of the Golden Jade Swordsman 金玉奇侠传 Wild Fox Jun野狐君Eastern Fantasy37k WordsOngoing [Wuxia, in the style of a storytelling performance, suited to listening] [Inspired by The Legend of Tong Lin] During the Shunji era of the Great Yan, the street thug Shi Jinyu joined the Boundless Sect by a twist of fate and learned astonishing skills. On his first trip down the mountain, he struck an Arhat with his palm and swept away a Vajra with his staff, earning the fearsome reputation of the "Sea-Calming Hero Who Shakes the Blue Seas"... [I'm a huge fan of The Legend of Tong Lin, which is —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is good; the plot is tight.

19. 269 长 A Roar Across the Vast Sky, Ambition to Seize the Clouds 长空一啸拏云志 Qi Ji A Sharp Sword Is Forged Through Adversity齐迹宝剑锋从磨砺出Eastern Fantasy923k WordsOngoing The Cloud-Seizing Chronicles is a legendary novel blending wuxia, romance, and devotion to family and country. The tonsured monk Qi Ji was once a soldier on the frontier. Entangled in love and resentment, he retreated into the faith, yet could never forget the dreams of his former life. Sent down the mountain on his master's orders to seek medicine, he is swept into the conflicts of the martial world and meets Zhang Ning, a young woman from a medical family who disguises herself as a man. They f 39Reads6.4Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts martial arts

20. 270 巴 Chronicles of the Anti-Mongol Campaign in Bashu 巴蜀抗蒙录 Zhou Yutang周玉汤Eastern Fantasy155k WordsOngoing During the Chunyou era of the Southern Song dynasty, on Mount Lingxiao in Sichuan. After Mongke ascends the Mongol throne, the reclusive young Qi Lingxiao enters the martial world for the sake of the people of the Song. Sword in hand, he roams the land and leads the people of Bashu in a valiant struggle against invasion. Through his actions, he embodies the true spirit of the great hero, serving his country and its people, and creates a magnificent epic. Note: 1. This book is based on Lingxiao C —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Everyone is welcome to read the book and experience the moving and inspiring story of the Sichuan people's resistance against invasion at the end of the Southern Song Dynasty.

21. 271 铁 The Iron-Blooded Divine Spear 铁血神枪录 Dragon-Flying Hermit飞龙居士Eastern Fantasy377k WordsCompleted On a night when the sky was drenched in blood, a young man narrowly escaped with his life. Ten years later, an heir of the Beicang Sect wields the Dragon-Rising Sword to duel an invincible swordsman, then takes up the Rainbow-Piercing Spear to battle an alliance of tigers and wolves. He avenges his family, upholds his nation’s honor, and settles the affairs of the world, then vanishes without a trace with his beloved princess, a fire fox, and a giant eagle at his side. All for the sake of one de 51Reads7.6Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia classics, including "The Iron-Blooded Divine Spear Record," "The Wandering Swordsman Record," and "The Legend of the Sword Alliance," depict the martial world, the Jianghu, the imperial court, the borders, grudges, and love affairs... Divine spears and iron swords dominate the world, and thousands of troops command armies. The first book is the best.

22. 272 玄 The Enchanting Sword 玄媚剑 About to Doze Off快要打瞌睡了Eastern Fantasy184k WordsOngoing Xiao Jingting is free-spirited and unconstrained, bound by neither rites nor convention. His methods are sharp, yet he is deft and sophisticated in dealing with people. He often disguises himself as an old man, intent on capturing every beauty in the world in his paintings. Though he wanders among beautiful women, he remains clear-headed and self-possessed. He is neither a pedantic scholar nor a fool. With his sword at his side, he roams the world, venturing into a turbulent, treacherous land f —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xiao Jingting, a man who roams the world with his sword, has entered this turbulent and perilous world. The entanglements and conflicts between nations and ethnic groups, the ambitions of those in power, and all sorts of formidable adversaries come one after another like layers of fog and turbulent waves.

23. 273 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—Shelves

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    I'm a book-recommendation novice, and I only recommend martial arts novels, specifically classic ones.

24. 274 天 From Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils to The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Century of Heroes 天龙到射雕：百年英雄志 Laoshan Submarine崂山潜水艇Male-Channel Fanfiction334k WordsCompleted After Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils comes to an end, what new stories will unfold among the characters, martial arts, and legends left behind in the jianghu? What new twists of fate await Shen Yikui, a heaven-blessed prodigy? Read Tomato's latest martial arts masterpiece, the pinnacle of the genre. 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    What stories unfolded in the martial arts world during the 100 years between *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* and *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*? Starting with Xiao Feng's bloodshed at Yanmen Pass at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, and continuing through 100 years of trials and tribulations in the martial arts world, up to the first Mount Hua Sword Tournament during the Qingyuan era of the Southern Song Dynasty—before the story of *The Legend of the Condor Heroes* begins—this book weaves together a century of martial arts tales, forming a complete martial arts world from *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* to *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*. During this period, the extraordinary Huang Shang, through politics and Taoist studies, comprehended the Innate Divine Skill, delved into various martial arts schools, and finally mastered the *Nine Yin Manual*. The Jingkang Incident, a time of national tragedy, saw the young Li Zheng inherit the Innate Divine Skill, the Dragon Subduing Palm Technique, and the *Nine Yin Manual*, tempering himself amidst national crisis and continuing the legend of the great hero. The book also unveils a series of exciting plots, including Xu Zhu returning to the Central Plains in his later years to teach the Dragon Subduing Palm Technique, the Duan family of Dali passing down their skills from Duan Yu to Yi Deng, Yue Fei's final sword-making, the passionate young Wang Chongyang resisting the Jin Dynasty, the growth of the young Hong Qigong, and the story of Niujia Village, the center of the universe. The Chinese people, through the passing down of their heritage, have forged an indomitable path of tradition, step by step, with blood and sweat.

25. 275 剑 Sword Washed in Frost and Splendor 剑洗霜华 Mo Buyu墨不語Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsOngoing [Plot-Driven + No System + Xuanhuan + Martial Arts + Transmigration + Ensemble Cast] A soul from another world transmigrates into the heir of the Hidden Sword Manor. Heaven grants him no golden finger. Instead, he is born with the Nine Yin Severed Meridians, condemned to endure the bone-eroding pain of being frozen solid every midnight. Then, at the age of sixteen, he witnesses his family slaughtered by a mysterious force. With his dying breath, his father entrusts the fate of the entire clan to 896Reads9.3Score108Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese martial arts style, no system, no cultivation.

26. 276 穿 Transmigration: The Road Ahead Is Shrouded in Fog 穿越：前路一片迷茫 Cultivator Who Loves Hot Pot Most最爱吃火锅的修真者Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Transmigration + No Romance + System + Ancient Setting + Wuxia + Ensemble Cast + Plot-Driven] Modern-day Lin Yundan is saved by the System Xiaoyu after a car accident, but something goes wrong when she transmigrates to ancient times. The System Xiaoyu uses up all its power saving her, and in the end gives her an incomplete copy of the Exquisite Divine Art. After Yundan wakes up, Yue discovers her practicing martial arts. Yundan then teaches the skills she has learned to all the children in the 28Reads9.4Score—Shelves
27. 277 暮 Dusk's Distant Traveler 暮迟遥客 Spicy Noodles燃面Eastern Fantasy304k WordsOngoing Heroes abound, as numerous as carp crossing a river. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the ten great martial arts sects of the Central Plains were founded. They fought and killed for the Phantom God Scripture, a peerless martial arts manual. But the jianghu isn't all fighting and killing. It also holds sincere friendships, romantic love, and a band of young heroes. Di Xia was an uneducated street punk. By a twist of fate, he became the sworn son of Wang Quyan, a man who had gone mad a —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts novel, handsome men and beautiful women can check it out.

28. 278 倚 Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Sabre: A Tale of Pearls and Jade 倚天屠龙之珠玉传奇 Sleeping on a Rock在石头上睡觉Male-Channel Fanfiction248k WordsCompleted During the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty, Japanese pirates and bandits ran rampant, and chaos gripped the martial world. The Lianghe Gang secretly colluded with the Japanese pirates, setting off a storm across the martial world. While protecting the family of the court official Lord Yu, the young Bai Xianyu and Wang Niuer uncover a shocking secret. They decide to expose the Lianghe Gang’s plot themselves, strike back against the pirates, and safeguard the nation. This is a thrilling and peri 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Jin Yong said, "I believe that novels primarily depict characters, tell a story, and describe a certain environment and atmosphere." This book tells the story of heroes fighting against Japanese pirates and eliminating their traitors, and also includes a tale of talented scholars and beautiful women. With numerous characters, the most important thing is whether the readers like it or not. As Jin Yong said, "While novels inevitably express the author's thoughts, the author doesn't need to deliberately tailor characters, stories, and backgrounds to fit a particular ideology or policy… Wouldn't it be a great injustice to have ancient heroes, heroines, talented scholars, and beautiful women conform to the current situation and shout today's slogans?"

29. 279 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—Shelves

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    A young man roams the world, filled with chivalrous ideals.

30. 280 何 What Makes a Hero? 何以称侠 Not Like Someone不似某Eastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing [No mindless characters + ensemble cast + multiple protagonists + not a wish-fulfillment story + alternate history] A green-robed swordsman wandering the world, a red-clad chivalrous thief who stands up for the wronged, a young nobleman who seeks the Dao in the mountains, and a beautiful woman secluded away with a chronic illness. For different reasons and their own purposes, they each step into the martial world, some willingly and some by force. They visit old friends, make new ones, travel fr —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts, multiple protagonists, ensemble cast, not mindless, alternate history, freehand writing style, pure ancient style, stable updates, a young man's adventure in the martial arts world.

31. 281 书 The Tale of the Swordsman and the Book 书剑侠义传 And Still I Rage且狂生Eastern Fantasy155k WordsOngoing In the final years of the Yuan dynasty and the early Ming, powerful factions rise and fall as war spreads across the land. Ji Ziqian, a scholar from Jiangnan, rescues the wandering swordsman Qian Buyi, drawing him into the martial world. Court politics and the martial world, ghosts and fox spirits, all reveal the shifting nature of the human heart. People may be cunning, but there is still a sword beneath heaven, wielded by a scholar, that can soothe the heart. 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts mainly involve storytelling.

32. 282 血 The Blood Sword of the Martial World 血剑江湖 Stirring the Years惊起流年Eastern Fantasy238k WordsCompleted No transmigration, no cultivation, just a story of the jianghu! The wind rises in the jianghu and dies away there. Amid the mists and illusions, all that remains is a burning desire to uphold justice! The jianghu is the hot-blooded young man, the courage to fear nothing, and the regrets of things that once appeared but could never be held on to. The Demon Sword has returned, and life and death hang in the balance! Ling Yu, a brilliant and refined young gentleman, and Xiao Lishang, the purehe 63Reads—Score—Shelves

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    No time travel, no cultivation, just a freshly released ensemble martial arts novel! Those interested should take a look – a tale of passionate young heroes and their chivalrous adventures.

33. 283 关 Snow Flies Over the Mountain Pass 关山飞雪 Silver-Tongued语连珠Historical699k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + Court Politics + War + Schemes + No System + No Transmigration] “Your destiny is noble beyond words, yet you are fated to live your whole life alone and unsupported.” At court, he is a wise ruler with the power of life and death. He wages war in every direction and brings the barbarians to heel. In the martial world, he gradually rises to become the strongest Martial Emperor. His fame spreads throughout the realm, and heroes bow before him. Can he finally break the curse of fate and fin 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is pure martial arts style.

34. 284 剑 The Sword's Hidden Star Falls Alone 剑隐孤星落 Black-Browed Young Hero黑眉小侠Eastern Fantasy424k WordsOngoing [Rivalries in the martial world + struggles for the throne + roaming the land with sword in hand + love and longing. Eunuchs and corrupt officials stir up trouble at court, while the orthodox and unorthodox factions stir beneath the surface of the martial world. Meanwhile, forces such as the Mongols and the Japanese watch hungrily from beyond the borders. In short, every classic wuxia element is here. Fans of traditional wuxia, don't miss it!] A massacre that wipes out an entire family reveals a 8Reads8.3Score—Shelves

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    Pure martial arts, pure Jianghu (the world of martial arts). Set in the mid-Ming Dynasty, this book unfolds the Jianghu of that era like a scroll painting, interspersed with major events of the Zhengde reign. It blends fiction and reality, and the real with fiction; those who enjoy the court and the Jianghu should definitely check it out.

35. 285 宗 The Chronicles of Clan Feuds and Grudges 宗武：世仇恩怨录 Lao Baliang老八两Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Rushing waterfalls surge out of the primordial wilderness, while winding roads stretch into the distance. Through the jianghu we travel, with chivalrous hearts and passions, our heroic spirit forever enduring. Riding across the land, sleeping beneath the stars, standing firm amid the mighty river's current. All praise those who hold up the sky and clouds in their hands, ridding the world of demons and beasts. A century passes, a moment of love; a barren hill, a tomb. Has love truly ended? The he 21Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure, traditional martial arts novel.

36. 286 参 Reaching to the Sky 参天 Feng Yu Jiuqiu风御九秋Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted The appearance of fragments of the Heavenly Book sparks a frenzied struggle among the people. Is this a fortuitous opportunity, or does it conceal a deeper mystery? Is the pursuit of cultivation really only about attaining immortality? 4kReads8.9Score476Shelves

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    These are all ones I've seen before and thought were pretty good. ① He enjoyed the blessings of having two wives. ②The world of martial arts is inevitably filled with passionate young men, riding horses and wielding swords across the land, rescuing damsels in distress.

37. 287 蝉 Cicadas Sing as the Sun Sets in the West 蝉声且送阳西 Rain Falls, Bamboo Turns Cold雨落竹冷Eastern Fantasy2.6M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + swordsmanship + political intrigue + scheming protagonist + comedy + multiple leads] The world’s great currents form a chessboard, and all living beings are its pieces. One player commands the black pieces, another the white. One person has double pupils and looks down coldly on mortal life, overturning heaven and earth with a single gesture. Another is refined and graceful, laying schemes one after another, each linked to the next. Another, though only at the second rank, takes one ste 7.5kReads9.3Score759Shelves
38. 288 血 Blood-Drop Twin Lotus 血滴并蒂莲 Wen Xiao玟潇Ancient Romance201k WordsCompleted A hidden lotus pond, an ancient twin lotus, and a group of strange races concealed from the world. After the war, Tong Che was the only son left in the General's household, which had guarded the nation. Princess Baolian, the eldest princess of Wei, was born with a lotus-shaped birthmark. For the sake of her people's peace and to save the one she loved, she had no choice but to embark on a political marriage. Then came the terrible news: Princess Baolian had been poisoned by a deadly toxin and wa 966Reads—Score148Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts stories feature handsome generals entering the martial world, experiencing unrequited love, and uncovering mysteries.

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