The Martial World, the Imperial Court, and Wuxia 江湖 庙堂 武侠

1. 351 重 Reborn in Another World, My Golden Finger Had Been Bitten by a Bug 重生异世我的金手指被虫咬过 The Walking Pencil行走的铅笔Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted Also known as: Reborn in Another World, My Golden Finger Had Been Bitten by a Bug. I thought I’d live an ordinary life in another world. But as he gradually explored its mysteries, Zhao Wendong grew stronger with every step. When he finally looked back, he realized that although he’d been cultivating the martial path, somehow it had turned into something much like the immortal path! Damn it! Who cares? The demon path is still a path, and magic is still magic! As long as I can live freely, that’s 3.5kReads7.4Score23814d adds
2. 352 不 Three Thousand Miles, Never Betraying These Mountains and Rivers 不负山河三万里 I Don't Usually Drink我本不喝酒Eastern Fantasy738k WordsOngoing A woman blessed with five hundred years of the jianghu’s fortune plucks thunder from the sky as she heads south, saying, “Little Chang’an, your big sister will protect you!” In the first year of Wentai in the Great Liang dynasty, fifteen-year-old Zhu Qinyao inherits the profound, mysterious inner power and true qi left by his parents, as well as a throne among the greatest in the world and a mountain called Tianyin. Three years later, Zhu Qinyao returns after completing the mourning period for h 1.9kReads8.4Score13614d adds

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   I recommend a book about martial arts and battlefields.

3. 353 江 The Jianghu's Greatest Powerbroker: Starting at the Tongfu Inn 江湖第一巨头：从同福客栈开始 Golden Chisel and Wine金凿有酒Male-Channel Fanfiction450k WordsOngoing [The rights to this book are currently managed by another party. Feel free to message me privately for details.] [Readers are welcome to enjoy this book aloud. Moderate noise is permitted as long as it does not disturb others.] [This is not a conventional brainless power fantasy.] When Qin Yue opened his eyes, he found someone hunting him down. Before he could even lament his wretched fate, he stumbled into the dramatic events surrounding Liu Zhengfeng’s retirement from the martial world. More a 260Reads—Score34714d adds

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   Take a look at this book. It covers everything from the beginning of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" to joining the Tongfu Inn, and then entering the Shenji Camp, one of the three major military camps of the Ming Dynasty.

4. 354 盛 Smoke and Rain in a Flourishing Age 盛世烟雨 Qin Yu Mingyang秦羽名扬Martial Arts110k WordsOngoing The martial world is like a young woman anyone can dress up as they please. The imperial court is no different. The court and the martial world have never been worlds apart. Every story holds an unresolved destiny. Beneath the moonlit skies of the Nine Provinces lie the hopes of ordinary folk and wandering heroes for a peaceful life... 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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   Jianghu, Imperial Court and Wuxia

5. 355 大 The Boss Is a Little Panicked: His Underling Secretly Became a Martial Saint 大佬有点慌，这个小弟偷偷成武圣 The Zoo's Top Attraction动物园头牌Urban1.2M WordsOngoing [Traditional martial arts + jianghu gangs + not a mindless power fantasy + Boss, I really don't want to usurp your position] Note: This is a slow-burn story. It gets more and more satisfying after around chapters 80 to 100. If you don't have the patience, just move on! This isn't a mindless power fantasy. If you can't stand the protagonist being good at handling people and situations early on, feel free to move on! This isn't a one-heroine story. If you want a heroine, move on! There are women i —Reads—Score—14d adds

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   As long as there are people, there is a world of its own.

6. 356 武 Wuxia: One Man's ARPG Journey Through the Jianghu 武侠：一个人的ARPG江湖之旅 Old Tree by a Dry Well枯井老树Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted [ARPG] [Wuxia] [The Jianghu] [System] [No Harem] [No Mindless Protagonist] [Not Invincible] This is a Wuxia adventure in an ARPG. A voice in Jing Yu’s mind keeps telling him that this is a jianghu story with him as the protagonist. So Jing Yu sets out from the center of the universe, Niu Family Village, and begins to measure out his path through the jianghu, one step at a time. The secluded valley, Yunqi Cuiwei Pavilion, the One Path, Two Buddhas, and Two Mountain Estates. The Six Fan Gate, the 8.6kReads8.2Score71714d adds

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   This book, this book, it includes martial arts, games, and it matches my imagination of the martial arts world. Most importantly, I really like its steady plot progression; it's really worth reading. The protagonist's personality isn't too pretentious. I personally think it's very good, you could say it's a gem among Tomato's novels.

7. 357 我 I Don’t Want to Be Invincible Under Heaven, I Just Want to Go Home and Raise Pigs 我不想天下无敌我只想回家养猪 Lonely Second Uncle寂寞的二大爷Eastern Fantasy202k WordsOngoing A long table stood before a grave. Behind it stood a man in his mid-thirties, with a lean, refined face. The sun sank in the west, and weary birds returned to their nests. A breeze passed, stirring the wildflowers. The man behind the table pulled out a wooden block and slapped it down with a crack. “Now, then: The Bodhi Tree appears, and the martial world is thrown into turmoil. All schemes and deceit are laid bare in the struggle to seize the immortal opportunity. Liu Er, a lowlife from another 3Reads—Score—14d adds

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   I'd say it's about right, I think it's watchable.

8. 358 五 The Age of the Five Turbidities: I Can Ignore the Costs of Cultivation 五浊恶世：我能豁免修炼代价 Three Thoughts at Night夜间三思Mystery300k WordsOngoing With the Qing court gone, the warlords gorged themselves! The lands of the East fell into a long era of warlord rule, and before long, famine, plague, and the ravages of war had engulfed the whole country. It was a time of the Five Turbidities, an evil age when people were cruel, abandoned the path of virtue, held crooked views, and embraced heresy. No living thing escaped harm. Cultivators had no pure energy to feed on. One after another, they were polluted in body and mind by the roiling turbi 10Reads8.4Score—14d adds
9. 359 武 Wuxia: From the Start, I Discovered I Could Turn Invisible 武侠：开局发现自己能隐身 No Work Until the Pencil Is Sharpened不削铅笔不开工Martial Arts219k WordsOngoing Lin Fan wakes up to find that he has transmigrated into the body of a sect’s senior disciple in a martial arts world. Gravely injured, he discovers a golden finger in his sea of consciousness, one that grants him the ability to turn invisible for a short time to save his life. Its other abilities remain to be revealed. A year later, Lin Fan has recovered his strength and returns to the jianghu... 71Reads—Score—14d adds

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   The martial arts world is definitely worth watching.

10. 360 高 Mastery of the Esoteric Arts 高术通神 Write Well伸笔码良Urban3.0M WordsCompleted When I was in eighth grade, the school bully picked on me. I found someone, a person connected to a mysterious incident from my childhood. He taught me something called traditional Chinese martial arts. I trained in boxing, but never let it interfere with my studies. Baji, Iron Wire Fist, Xingyi, Taiji, Baguazhang, Tongbi, Xinyi. I met masters who carried on the traditions of these powerful styles. I also discovered a vast, deeply secret world of traditional martial arts, unknown to ordinary peo 20.6kReads9.0Score2.2k14d adds
11. 361 天 The World of Jingzhou 天下京周 Lu Ke吕客Eastern Fantasy259k WordsOngoing He entered the mountains with his sword, seeking the pinnacle of the sword path. Little did he know that he himself was the true peerless weapon, a living treasure coveted by the entire empire. The sword in his hand was his only shield, but to draw blood and reveal its edge, it had to feed on the souls of the world's finest swords. As the fate buried in his dragon bones and the hunger of the sword in his hand awakened together, he would embark on a path of slaughter, devouring all things just 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a martial arts novel with a very engaging plot. The protagonist's father was a swordsmith in the Great Zhou Dynasty, but was hunted down by the court for forging a divine weapon. Facing imminent annihilation, the father placed the weapon on his son's back. The protagonist, Lin An, is rescued by a female thief and flees south. The story is captivating, with each event intricately linked. It's a very enjoyable read! [Sending hearts][Sending hearts]

12. 362 龙 The Dragon's Hidden Map 龙隐迷图 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy506k WordsCompleted At the heart of the story is the conflict between Buddhist nature and imperial ambition. It follows Mingxin, a pure-hearted young novice abandoned at a Buddhist temple, as fate sweeps him into the turbulent worlds of the martial arts realm and the imperial court. Through strange encounters, betrayal, doomed love, and enlightenment, he ultimately discovers the truth of “great compassion” and “great power” in the purgatory of the mortal world. With a Buddhist heart, he takes up the imperial mantle 12Reads—Score314d adds

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    New and great book recommendations. You won't forget them once you start reading!

13. 363 北 Old Dreams of Beiming 北冥旧梦 Xingwan Qingqing星晚青青Historical170k WordsOngoing A commoner rises to become a prince of a different surname? The court is full of pawns, while the martial world is brimming with loyalty and affection. At court, one step takes me to the summit. In the martial world, one step makes me a celestial being. My family's vendetta and the war for the nation are both tied to me. —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    I was deeply moved by the characters' complex relationships in the book. The dilemma between deep affection and power struggles in a chaotic world, and the tug-of-war between love and hate, left me feeling stuck for a long time after finishing the book.

14. 364 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—14d adds
15. 365 诸 The Blade Masters of the Myriad Heavens Empower Me 诸天刀客加持我身 Slender Bamboo Pole竿竹瘦Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted The age’s turmoil belongs to my generation; once I enter the martial world, the years rush by. Empires and ambitions are the stuff of idle talk; nothing compares to getting drunk beneath the human sky. Chen Sheng accidentally transmigrates to another world and becomes a blind boy. He thinks he’ll spend his life playing the erhu and singing for alms to scrape together enough to eat, wasting away ten years. But then he unexpectedly figures out how to use his golden finger. All he has to do is defe 20.2kReads8.6Score1.9k14d adds

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    Highly recommended! Super exciting and thrilling martial arts novels: ① In the Great Qian Dynasty, amidst the biting cold, Chen Sheng, a blind boy, unexpectedly transmigrates to another world in a town tavern. He initially thinks he'll make a living playing the erhu and singing for a living, wasting ten years, but unexpectedly discovers how to use his cheat ability. By defeating the swordsman of his dreams, he can inherit martial arts experience and physique, thus beginning his life of wandering the martial world, experiencing joy and sorrow. Heroes rise and fall with the times; once you enter the martial world, time flies. ② In the Great Sui Dynasty, in the ordinary mountain village of Tao Li, the protagonist Li Fengnian transmigrates into the body of a nine-year-old child in a poor hunter's family. To change his fate, he attends the village school to learn to read and write. One day, he discovers in town that this world possesses internal energy and martial arts. He begins to use his knowledge of gunpowder from his previous life to hunt and accumulate his first fortune. Later, he joins the Iron Claw Sect martial arts school, thus beginning his rise from humble beginnings.

16. 366 少 The Hidden Dragon of Shaolin 少林龙隐录 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Ming dynasty, the empress switches her infant son, the crown prince, with an orphan from Shaolin to keep him safe. The prince, given the Buddhist name Xuchen, grows up at Shaolin. When a fire breaks out in the scripture library, a dragon-shaped birthmark on his chest is revealed, leaving the abbot secretly shaken. At eighteen, Xuchen leaves the mountain to fight the Qing and save the people. He meets Mu Linxue, a woman commander of the rebel forces, Yun Jinghong, an und 5Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 367 最 The Last Martial Hero 最后一个武侠 SobeitEastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [No System + Not Mindless + Not a Wish-Fulfillment Story + Slow-Burn + Genius Protagonist + Strategy and Management] The rise of an ordinary man: the legendary tale of a low-ranking jianghu thug who transforms into a figure renowned throughout both the imperial court and the jianghu. So what if he has no cheat? So what if he has no power, wealth, or connections? Even if he starts with nothing but a basic Iron Claw technique, training it to the utmost can give him the power to split mountains and 3.6kReads8.2Score19114d adds
18. 368 毒 A Poisonous Path Through the Jianghu 毒步江湖 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted The Yang and Qiao families have been sworn enemies for generations, locked in an endless cycle of revenge. On a dark, stormy night, the Qiao family attacked the Yangs once more. By then, the Yang family had dwindled to just two elders and the couple Gong Peixiao and Yang Yi. Gong Peixiao was pregnant, and to preserve the family line, the Yangs did everything they could to help her escape. Tragically, she miscarried on the way. Gong Peixiao fled to the dilapidated, desolate Bailong Temple. There, 125Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Jianghu, traditional martial arts, and the joy of revenge.

19. 369 烽 The Blade’s Edge in the Flames of War 烽火刀锋 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Historical863k WordsCompleted Forged from flesh and blood, the backbone of a nation: this novel offers a sweeping portrait of Chinese youth from different backgrounds and factions who, amid the fourteen-year War of Resistance, stake their lives on the solemn vow that “everyone is responsible for the fate of the country.” It celebrates the Chinese nation’s indomitable spirit and its rebirth through fire in the face of formidable foes, while highlighting the Communist Party of China’s pivotal role and arduous sacrifices in the —Reads—Score—14d adds
20. 370 恶 Infamous: The System Gave Me Way Too Much! 恶名昭著：只怪系统给的太多！ The Merciful Lion仁慈的狮子Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Muscles + System + body-tempering martial arts + ruthless killing! That year, I wielded a blade in each hand and couldn't find a worthy opponent! Shen Hanfeng, a transmigrator, transmigrated to another world and activated the System! Killing wanted criminals earned him power! From then on, Shen Hanfeng carried a flask of wine at his waist and two blades by his side! He tore through the world in a storm of sparks, cutting down all who stood in his way! He carved his way from east to west and kill 17.6kReads8.5Score1.1k14d adds
21. 371 如 The Ruyi Pendant 如意佩 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Eastern Fantasy455k WordsCompleted A treasure vault left behind by the previous dynasty can only be opened with a pair of Ruyi pendants, whose purpose is known to very few. After the Ouyang dynasty seized the throne, it ruthlessly hunted down the former dynasty’s soldiers and officials, while continuing its search for the vault. Once Xuanyu and Li Chenyang, formerly known as Haochen, came of age, they set out from Molan Valley to avenge their country and family. They were joined by the miracle doctor Gui Shou Wu, Li Chenyang’s ol 48Reads—Score—14d adds
22. 372 刀 Fire on the Blade 刀锋之火 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Mystery622k WordsCompleted Set during the War of Resistance Against Japan, the story focuses on a group of Chinese people from different walks of life, each with a distinct personality, led by Li Yunlong. As their country faces ruin, they fight amid the flames of war on both the front lines and behind enemy lines, forging the backbone of their nation with their own flesh and blood. They embody the patriotic duty captured in the words, “Who says we have no clothes? We’ll share our robes with you,” and reveal the Chinese pe 3Reads—Score—14d adds
23. 373 仙 Immortal Martial Ming: My Father Is a Great Luo Immortal, So Bark All You Want! 仙武大明：家父大罗，你再狗叫？ Si Xiliu四夕刂Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted [Short drama now streaming] The Embroidered Guard: From the start, I had the Great Compassion Fu, and can cultivate martial arts to sainthood [Devouring cultivation] [Great Ming Embroidered Guard] + [traditional style] + [mystery and deduction] + [decisive and ruthless] + [jianghu and court] + [political power struggles] Zhang Lin accidentally transmigrates to the Great Ming Dynasty. He intends to use his limited knowledge of history to give the dynasty a taste of modern shock, only to discover 38kReads8.9Score3.1k14d adds
24. 374 千 The Greatest Blade in History 千古第一刀 Hua Jianxiao花渐笑Eastern Fantasy343k WordsCompleted Xiao Li’s flying dagger never misses. A sword comes from the west: Heavenly Maiden of the Flying Immortal. What sparks will fly when the heir to the flying dagger meets a descendant of the Flying Immortal? New to the martial world and carrying a heavy responsibility, he sets out to eradicate evil and defend the righteous. But right and wrong are hard to tell, and one battle makes him famous. Who will brave life and death to follow him, and who will reluctantly let go, suffering night and day? Ho 2.3kReads8.8Score19414d adds

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    Don't look at the ratings, they're from an external website, totally genuine.

25. 375 我 My Great-Grandfather Is a Miracle Doctor 我的太公是神医 Little Xiao Qiang, Keep It Up小小强加油Modern Romance560k WordsCompleted My new work is out! Come read it 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! 138Reads—Score—14d adds
26. 376 民 The Ethnic Alchemist 民族炼金术士 Bright Moon Ten Thousand Miles Away万里明月Modern Romance105k WordsCompleted When international gold prices surged by more than 70% in 2025, surpassing U.S. Treasury bonds for the first time in 30 years to become the world's leading reserve asset held by central banks, the real-world rush to “hoard gold in troubled times” echoed the battle over gold in this novel. Amid geopolitical upheaval and the restructuring of the monetary system, gold's value as a safe haven is once again in demand. Yet The Nation's Alchemist had already revealed the truth in its story: what people 68Reads—Score—14d adds

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    The martial arts world saves the government, and chivalry saves the nation! After reading about the chaotic world of Shanghai during the Republic of China era, filled with gold and beauty... I also recommend another exquisite martial arts novel, "Transmigrating to the Southern Song Dynasty to Become the Iron Swordsman," waiting for you to find your salvation!

27. 377 卡 Kara Star's Twin Kings: My Enemy Is Myself 卡拉星双星王：我的敌人是我自己 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy474k WordsCompleted Li Yan, who has special abilities, transmigrates to the medieval royal family of the planet Kala as a prince. He campaigns in the south and north, bringing the various tribes under his command and becoming their leader. But then he encounters another version of himself from a different planet, who has also arrived on Kala to colonize it. Once the two Li Yans’ minds connect, they work together from within and without to unite the planet and establish a unified dynasty. This science-fiction tale o —Reads—Score—14d adds
28. 378 武 Martial Arts Longevity: I Slaughter My Way from the Bottom to Eternity 武道长生，从底层杀到永恒 Natsume Soseki Stubborn Stone夏目漱石顽石Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsOngoing [Slow burn, high-level martial arts, unrivaled through the ages, single female lead] The Great Zhou Dynasty values martial arts above all. This is a world where martial arts have flourished to their very limit. Martial Sages represent the pinnacle that a warrior can reach. There are countless profound arts: the Lesser Formless Skill, Golden Bell Shield, Dragon Elephant Prajna, Heaven and Earth in My Image, Eight-Nine Arcane Art, Sun-Shooting Divine Arrows, Soulcraft Mysteries, Heaven-Battling E 945Reads7.1Score—14d adds
29. 379 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 54Reads—Score—14d adds
30. 380 一 A Dream of Jianghu 一梦江湖生 Wang Yuyu王玉玊Eastern Fantasy735k WordsOngoing The dragon roars and the phoenix sings; Xuanlong and Yunwu emerge. Another storm of blood and slaughter sweeps through the martial world. Zhao Qian, the surviving heir of the fallen Southern Zhao royal family, conceals his identity and rebuilds his forces. Together with the righteous sects and chivalrous heroes of the martial world, he punishes the wicked and fights evil, bringing peace to the common people and clearing away the murk that has clouded the jianghu. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 381 凡 The Mortal's Immortal Gourd 凡人仙葫 Ximen Woxue西门卧雪Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing Er Gouzi is an honest, hardworking farmer. His greatest dream is to save up enough to buy a few acres, become a small landowner, and marry a buxom, strong-legged wife. Then his life would be perfect. But after an accident leaves him with a gourd and an old swindler talks him into it, he blunders into the path of immortality and gets dragged into conflict. Even so, he never forgets his original goal: he just wants to farm... 237.8kReads9.0Score16.4k14d adds
32. 382 少 The Blood of Youth: Mo Yi Returns 少年歌行之莫衣归来 Treading the Heavens踏天行Anime Fanfiction236k WordsCompleted There are immortals in this world who can rise on clouds and ride the wind, resonate with Heaven and Earth, and live as long as the sun and moon. After the events of the Apocalypse, Mo Yi awakens on the overseas immortal mountain, the lord of Baicheng returns to Snow Moon, and the youths embark on new lives of their own. Nanjue and the Northern Barbarians circle like lions and tigers, while currents stir once more beneath the calm surface of the sea. The youths stand at the crossroads of choice 470Reads6.4Score—14d adds

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    The martial arts world, the imperial court, and the young heroes are all excellent, and the plots are all very good.

33. 383 横 Ruling the Martial World: I Came From Mount Hua 横行江湖：我从华山来 Two Jin of Dumplings二斤水饺Eastern Fantasy421k WordsOngoing Linghu’s name has traveled far. When will the immortal ape be born? The sword remains unstained by blood, and the hero has yet to set out. Since those who came before are already gone, and those who follow are still unknown, let me be the first to go see all the beautiful sights this martial world has to offer... —Reads—Score—14d adds
34. 384 玄 The Dragon Atlas of Mystical Heroes 玄侠龙图 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy842k WordsCompleted Set during the Southern Song dynasty, this story follows a child burdened with a blood feud who is bullied by everyone until a fortuitous encounter grants him peerless martial arts. To uphold justice, he leads the various martial arts sects in fighting traitors who have betrayed their country and restoring the realm. This novel has just been released. Readers are welcome to read and enjoy it. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 385 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 5.3kReads9.5Score64714d adds

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    I highly recommend the first and fourth books. They depict the carefree and unrestrained spirit of young people in the martial arts world, as well as their wisdom and strategic brilliance in the imperial court.

36. 386 武 The Odd One Out in the Martial World 武侠世界当老六 Do It Yourself and You'll Have Plenty to Eat and Wear自己动手丰衣足食Eastern Fantasy535k WordsOngoing A wuxia world In the martial world, no one is master of their own fate. Lu Renjia accidentally transmigrates into the body of a poor young man named Lu Renjia, in a world where kingdoms, powerful clans, and martial sects all stand intertwined. What path should Lu Renjia take? Huh? What’s this? A cheat? All right! Problem solved. 432Reads6.5Score—14d adds
37. 387 少 A Young Swordsman Roams the Jianghu 少年仗剑闯江湖 Kong Wulongyan空武龙炎Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing My Original Work A tavern owner with no memories, a lay Buddhist disciple, and the first disciple of Sword Island. The three meet by chance and press onward with fiery determination, fighting and getting hurt along the way as they chase after a beautiful girl. Even when utterly exhausted, they never forget their original dreams. With a sword in hand, they travel thousands of miles across the martial world, seeing all the beauty and romance of the human realm. Such is the youthful bravado of us b 58Reads6.2Score—14d adds

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    Everything you can think of is here.

38. 388 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 54Reads—Score—14d adds
39. 389 飞 Invincible Flying Rainbow 飞虹无敌 Huang Ying黄鹰Eastern Fantasy103k WordsCompleted The Invincible Flying Rainbow: During the reign of the Jianwen Emperor of the Ming dynasty, Prince Yan captured Nanjing, and the Jianwen Emperor fled in haste, disguised as an ordinary man. Sima Chang'an led the seven hundred death warriors under Prince Yan Zhu Di. He was ordered to find and capture Emperor Zhu Yunwen at any cost, to eliminate any future threat. Marquis Sheng Beichuan offered Na Feihong a fortune to help him deal with Sima Chang'an. Three years earlier, Sima Chang'an had killed 19Reads9.5Score—14d adds

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    Huang Ying's new-style martial arts novels, a world of martial arts~

40. 390 山 Sword Immortal of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑仙 Qi Mei七昧Eastern Fantasy231k WordsOngoing [Court politics, power struggles, jianghu, swordsmanship, ensemble cast, revenge] The night grew vast, and calamity engulfed the troubled world. Immortals vanished from the world, and the Six Paths sank into ruin. Monsters and demons roamed beneath the night sky. Evil spirits swarmed like dogs, and human life was worth less than a blade of grass. Yet he raised his head and lifted his sword, shattering the night to carve a sliver of light for the world! 1Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Where the martial world and the imperial court meet, a man in a green robe carries wine and sings a long, romantic song!

41. 391 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 33Reads—Score414d adds
42. 392 碧 The Bloodied Wraith 碧血幽灵 Huang Ying黄鹰Eastern Fantasy60k WordsCompleted [After Gu Long, read Huang Ying] [The Shen Shengyi Chronicles: The Ghost of Biyu] A new-school wuxia novel: The Ghost of Biyu. One day, while Long Qiyun is out, he meets a monk who calls himself the Faceless Mage and claims he can travel to and from the underworld. The monk’s face is bizarre, a blank expanse without eyebrows, eyes, nose, or mouth. He tells Long Qiyun that his sins are so grave he must leave his estate, or the ghosts there will not let him go. Within three years, he says, ghostly 57Reads9.3Score—14d adds
43. 393 瀚 Chronicles of Flying Snow Across the Vast Sea 瀚海飞雪记 Fu Lan扶兰Eastern Fantasy237k WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Jianghu + Coming of Age + Adventure. A gifted young man’s coming-of-age adventure. At the beginning of the Yuan dynasty, Mongols and Han Chinese were locked in conflict. The son of a Mongol and Han union, born with a complicated identity, struggles to survive in a chaotic age. Making full use of his talents, he grows wise and resilient, hones himself, and eventually becomes a grandmaster.] Deep in the mountains stands a temple called Immortal Longevity. It has a master named Wu Jin, who 879Reads9.4Score10514d adds
44. 394 侠 Tales of a Hero in the Flames of War 侠客烽火传 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy2.2M WordsCompleted In the late Ming and early Qing, young Li Tong is born into a martial arts family and watches his parents get killed by their sworn enemy. After escaping, he stumbles into a cave and learns peerless martial arts. He becomes a chivalrous hero, joins the resistance against the Jin, launches surprise attacks on their soldiers, defends his homeland, and avenges his parents. Later, Li Tong marries Wanyan Xue, and they have a daughter, Nianxue. He retires to a small town and teaches her martial arts. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
45. 395 归 The Adventure of the Return 归来历险记 Among Mountains, Rivers, Clouds, and Moonlight山水云月间Eastern Fantasy797k WordsOngoing [The Jianghu and the Court + The King Returns] Eight years ago, power changed hands in the Kingdom of Nanyuan, and Prince Zhao Xingcheng was forced to wander the Central Plains. Burdened by his country's humiliation and his family's grievances, he devoted himself to mastering the martial arts. Eight years later, Zhao Xingcheng has completed his training and resolutely descends the mountain. After many twists and turns, he finally embarks on a journey through the jianghu with Wen Sijin and the o 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This is a brand new martial arts world, encompassing both the martial arts world and the imperial court, depicting both patriotism and chivalry. It's a story about growth and responsibility. The male protagonist is kind and courageous, while the female protagonist is intelligent and lively. They met as children but were forced to part ways due to their shared martial arts training. As adults, they roam the martial arts world together and venture into the imperial court, gradually ascending from the far reaches of the martial arts world to the pinnacle of power!

46. 396 逆 Heaven-Defying Comprehension: From the Start, I Join the Carefree Sect and Become an Immortal Among Martial Artists 逆天悟性，开局逍遥派，人武我仙 Chestnut-Braised Pork板栗红烧肉Eastern Fantasy300k WordsOngoing A nobody from the Carefree Sect from the start? No problem, activate heaven-defying comprehension! Ding! You witnessed the owner of the “Wave-Trampling Steps” use the technique. Heaven-defying comprehension activated. You have successfully comprehended the “Wave-Trampling Steps,” which have advanced to Beginner. Ding! You came into physical contact with the owner of the “Northern Darkness Divine Art.” Heaven-defying comprehension activated. You have successfully comprehended the “Northern Darkne 670Reads5.7Score—14d adds

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47. 397 名 Famous Sword 名剑 Huang Ying黄鹰Martial Arts68k WordsCompleted [For Readers Who Finished Gu Long and Want to Read Huang Ying] [The Great Illusory Heaven Tales: The Famous Swords] The original novel for the Hong Kong wuxia film starring Adam Cheng, Norman Chui, and others. It also provided some inspiration for the film The Three Swords, starring Andy Lau and Brigitte Lin. A new-school wuxia novel: Qiwu and Hanxing are two peerless swords coveted by martial artists throughout the jianghu. Hanxing belongs to the renowned sword master Hua Qianshu, while Qiwu is 50Reads9.4Score—14d adds
48. 398 河 Tales of the River Chart 河图风云录 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy587k WordsCompleted The theft of Along the River During the Qingming Festival sets off a chain of events, exposing the undercurrents swirling through the jianghu and the imperial court of Bianjing in the Northern Song. The painting conceals a secret that could decide the fate of the empire. A group of brave and honorable heroes, caught between the struggle of good and evil and the contest for imperial power, use their courage and wits to defend their homeland and uncover the shocking truth behind the conspiracy. Th 3Reads—Score114d adds
49. 399 帝 The Empire's First Prince Consort 帝国第一驸马 Heavenly Fragrant Eyes天香瞳Historical4.4M WordsCompleted [New book release: The Rebellious Son Is Invincible, the final installment of the Empire Trilogy] Guan Ning transmigrates, hoping to live a carefree life of wine, women, and luxury as a young prince. Instead, he becomes a prince consort whose engagement has been broken off. Rumor has it that no dynasty can last more than 300 years. The Great Kang Dynasty is at that very threshold: a golden age is in turmoil, loyal ministers are being persecuted, and an age of chaos is about to begin. He will top 114kReads9.1Score10.8k14d adds

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    These two books are good; you can check them out if you like history.

50. 400 剑 The Sword Immortal’s Poetry Lies in Wine 剑仙诗在酒 Mu Xi Jun Xi木兮君兮Eastern Fantasy909k WordsOngoing Li Qingxi stretched and yawned. “Dad, I want to see the martial world, to see all the romance and beauty of life, climb Kunlun Mountain, see the Qiantang River tides, see...” “We’re broke. You’re not going anywhere,” his father said, sounding a little angry. Li Qingxi first offered incense to his mother, then knelt and kowtowed. “Mother, today your son is setting out to roam the martial world on horseback. Please watch over me along the way. I’ll only be gone for a year or so.” A sudden breeze b 861Reads—Score10014d adds

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    Li Taibai stretched and yawned, "Father—I want to see the world of martial arts, to see the romance and beauty, to climb Mount Kunlun, to see the Qiantang River tidal bore, to see..." "We have no money, you're not allowed to go anywhere—" his father said, slightly annoyed. Li Taibai first offered incense to his mother, then knelt and kowtowed, "Mother—your son is going to ride the martial world today. Please bless me along the way. I'll only be gone for a year or two." Suddenly, a gentle breeze brushed his face, and his mother's memorial tablet fell to the ground. Li Taibai hurriedly went to help it up, "Mother—I took your silence as consent, but you can't go back on your word now!" [Pure martial arts, no transcendence of the mortal world, no divine will. The historical background is fictional.]

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