They Say Wuxia Is Dead 据说，武侠已死

1. 451 正 The Unorthodox Path 正道旁门 Shanshan Liangliang杉杉两两Eastern Fantasy140k WordsCompleted Life itself is a form of cultivation. Even after enduring hardship and upheaval, or straying onto an unorthodox path, as long as one keeps the righteous way in one's heart, one will find one's way back to it. Laozi said: Know glory, yet keep to disgrace; be the valley of the world. Be the valley of the world, and constant virtue will be fulfilled; return to the uncarved block. This is a relatively traditional fantasy novel, with a style and story structure closer to classic martial-arts fiction. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A fantasy novel in the traditional martial arts style, with a touch of suspense. The later parts have quite a wild plot twist, but the situation is set up quite reasonably.

2. 452 京 Songs of the Phoenix in the Capital 京华凤歌录 Hermit Seeking the Heart寻心居士9k WordsCompleted A Record of the Phoenix’s Song in the Capital 2Reads—Score—Shelves
3. 453 少 The Young Friends of Old Return 少年故人归 Ink and Brush Ask of Autumn笔墨问秋Eastern Fantasy252k WordsOngoing [Slow-Burn Setup] [Wuxia] [Revenge and Retribution] [Hatred of Evil] [Chapter One is a “Prologue,” optional reading. The real climax comes later.] Why do I fight to the death without retreating? Because all my brothers are buried here. How could I bear to be the only one left alive? How could I spare my own life? And besides… who says a ruler of a fallen kingdom has to be a fool? And who says that if you love someone, you have to let them know? Sometimes it can be for “that one glance” alon 103Reads—Score—Shelves

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   This book is invincible; challenge me if you dare! [Angry]

4. 454 刀 Love of Blades, Lost in Swords: No More Tenderness or Ruthlessness in the Martial World 刀情剑惘•江湖再无温柔与无情 Hermit Seeking the Heart寻心居士10k WordsCompleted A Blade's Longing, A Sword's Regret: No More Tenderness or Ruthlessness in the Jianghu 1Reads—Score—Shelves
5. 455 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: I’m Wu Dunru 神雕之我是武敦儒 Eraser Destroyer橡皮毁灭者Male-Channel Fanfiction609k WordsCompleted [Slow burn + System + multiple heroines + conquering the realm] What kind of story would unfold if a martial arts fan unexpectedly arrived in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes and became Wu Dunru, a character from the original novel... 1.9kReads8.2Score103Shelves

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   A fanfiction of The Return of the Condor Heroes, featuring Wu Dunru as the protagonist, with a plausible plot.

6. 456 乾 A Carefree Journey Through Heaven and Earth 乾坤逍遥游 Sharp Spit犀利的哈喇子Eastern Fantasy432k WordsOngoing The court and the martial world: leaving or staying is hard to decide. With only a three-foot sword, he drifts to a hidden thatched hut. At court, the martial world is merely a chessboard where life and death are manipulated, and heroic warriors are just pawns to be toyed with; Far from the court, the imperial government is merely a sect seeking to dominate the martial world, while princes and ministers are no more than players vying for power and profit. Only with selflessness in your heart and 68Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Try this one. During the Tianbao era of the Tang Dynasty, heroes rose up in the martial arts world. A young Taoist priest, unarmed and with his sect wiped out, was forced to descend the mountain. Along the way, he encountered bandits, masters, noble families, and beauties, and ventured into royal palaces, temples, deserts, and frontiers, embarking on a journey through the world.

7. 457 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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   In a traditional martial arts story set at the end of a dynasty, when the people are suffering, the legendary swordsman Wang Suifeng pleads for the people but is brutally suppressed by the emperor. Caught in a desperate situation, a traitor within the rebel army mocks Wang Suifeng, luring him into a battle against the newly crowned swordsman Ximen Feishuang, hoping to seize his title as the greatest swordsman in the land before his death.

8. 458 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I Am Yue Buqun 笑傲江湖：我是岳不群 Elephant Riding a Mango骑芒果的大象34k WordsCompleted The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: I'm Yue Buqun 788Reads—Score—Shelves
9. 459 文 Text-Based Wuxia, Starting with Calling My Enemy Father 文字武侠，从认贼作父开始 Handsome Shu舒大帅Urban151k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Text-Based Game] [Fully Handwritten] [High Martial] [Affects Reality] By chance, Shu Tiange comes across a text-based game called Jianghu. To his astonishment, the game can affect reality, bringing not only death, but also immortality and power. Luckily, he's one of the chosen few, with an equipment slot that follows him everywhere! You equipped 'Aerospace Steel'. Constitution +5. You gained the Diamond-Body Protection effect. You equipped 'Jade Tree Mecha'. Arm Strength is now fixed at 26Reads—Score169Shelves

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   Old wine in new bottles; the first book features more detailed descriptions of martial arts.

10. 460 师 My Master Made My Junior Sister Date Me, So I Flipped the Board 师父控制小师妹跟我谈恋爱，我直接把棋盘掀了 Elephant Riding a Mango骑芒果的大象20k WordsCompleted My master makes my junior sister date me against her will, so I flip the whole board over. 9Reads—Score—Shelves
11. 461 文 Text-Based Wuxia: From the Start, a Nighttime Meeting with the Gang Leader's Wife at a Ruined Temple 文字武侠：开局破庙夜会帮主夫人 I Want to Go Out to Sea我想下海Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsOngoing [Text-based game] [Affects reality] [High Martial] [No female lead, multiple women] Chen Xuan accidentally came across a text-based "game" called Martial Arts. To his surprise, this seemingly unremarkable little game was terrifyingly realistic. Even more astonishing, it could affect reality. He also awakened a special talent: at the cost of reducing his own attributes to zero, he could see the triggers for every hidden encounter quest in the game! [Triggered Mortal-grade hidden encounter: "Years 1.4MReads9.3Score170.5kShelves
12. 462 她 She Nurtured Her Sword for Ten Years, Returning to Cleanse the World with It 她养剑十年，归来只为剑洗天下 Moonlit Wheel Dance月下轮舞Ancient Romance823k WordsCompleted [Strong Female Lead + Wuxia + Yuri + All-Female Martial World] She was once the greatest martial artist in the world. Ten years ago, the friend she trusted most betrayed her. Poisoned and gravely wounded, she fell off a cliff and barely survived. Ten years later, she returns to the martial world under the alias “Chen Lian.” She massacres the Gu Family Manor, takes on two top fighters at once, and storms the Bright Moon Pavilion alone. At an astonishing speed, she climbs back to the peak of the 349Reads8.8Score102Shelves

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    The red-clad swordsman once shattered the legendary Soul-Severing Spear with just two fingers, a weapon renowned for thirty years. Betrayed by his most trusted friend, he was poisoned by the Soul-Losing Grass and fell off a cliff. After ten years of seclusion to rebuild his skills, his temples now gray and bearing the marks of his past wounds, he returns only to avenge his blood debt and, incidentally, to tell the martial world: those who stagnate will ultimately be swept away by the next generation.

13. 463 长 Longevity: From Wandering Alone in the Mortal World to Everlasting Through the Ages 长生：从红尘独行，到万古长青 One Round打一圈儿Eastern Fantasy4.4M WordsOngoing [Wuxia + longevity + ensemble cast + wandering the martial world] [Lighthearted and funny & occasionally rousing & no female lead & no tragedy] … [Reach a lifespan of one thousand years to unlock a feature (add points to martial arts): once you master any martial art in the world, you master it forever!] [Reach a lifespan of ten thousand years to unlock a feature…] [Reach a lifespan of one hundred thousand years…] From the start, he was all alone, until he stumbled upon a longevity panel. Eve 27.3kReads7.9Score2.1kShelves

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    This is true martial arts.

14. 464 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Long'er of the Ancient Tomb Sect 神雕之古墓派龙儿 A Drop of Rain一只雨露Male-Channel Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted Liu Fan and Xiaolongnü hold their wedding ceremony. He takes Guo Xiang as a direct disciple of the Ancient Tomb Sect. Together, they practice the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra and the Nine Yin Manual, along with the Dugu Nine Swords, the Shurangama Sutra, and the Sword-Flying Art… But then Li Mochou comes after them, forcing them to leave their home and venture into the martial world. As a couple blessed with a heavenly bond, they face countless adventures and challenges. At last, during the Mount Hu 366Reads—Score—Shelves

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    With the discovery of the Ancient Tomb of the Condor Heroes, the Five Greats of the World are reunited.

15. 465 长 Longevity: Starting as an Unorthodox Tianlong 长生：从另类天龙开始 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Eastern Fantasy359k WordsCompleted Word has spread throughout the martial world that the Carefree Sect possesses secret martial arts capable of granting eternal life. Countless people have searched the world for it, unaware that this defying-the-heavens legacy has long since fallen into the hands of an unknown young man. Li Xiaoyao keeps a low profile amid the chaos of Tianlong. He seems ordinary, but the depths of his cultivation are unfathomable. He watches the martial world’s conflicts with cold detachment, yet is forced into 5.3kReads8.8Score238Shelves

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    A classic martial arts novel, the more you watch it, the more interesting it becomes.

16. 466 群 Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows 群英侠影录 Golden-Feathered Eagle金羽雕Eastern Fantasy532k 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—Score148Shelves

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    A young swordsman reshapes the world of martial arts! A pure traditional martial arts novel, written in the style of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng! The entire work is in an ancient style, with 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 profound cultural connotations and historical 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 love, hatred, and grudges of the martial arts heroes and heroines 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-paced beginning followed by a fast-paced ending 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.

17. 467 霜 Frost Sword Sweeps Away the Breeze 霜剑扫清风 0An Ordinary Person00一个平凡的人0Eastern Fantasy283k WordsCompleted The whole village was drenched in blood and reduced to ruins in a single day. Young Zhang He escaped a mountain of corpses and a sea of flames, clutching an unparalleled manual to his chest. From then on, he was a fugitive with nowhere to go. To conceal his lethal skills, he went into hiding at Wudang, content to serve as a young kitchen acolyte. Smoke and fire could not dim his soaring ambition. With a woodcutter's knife in hand, he secretly trained in peerless inner arts. One day, the disc 1.6kReads8.3Score128Shelves
18. 468 我 Attaining Immortality in the Martial World 我在江湖得道成仙 Lighting Mosquitoes with a Lighter打火机点蚊子Eastern Fantasy111k WordsCompleted Xu Yan transmigrates, thinking he's landed in a world of immortal cultivation. He keeps to himself in the desolate mountains and forests, constantly on edge. Who could have guessed that when he finally steps out of the woods, he discovers he's actually in a martial arts world! So what is there to worry about? Relying on the clone technique left behind by the System, he sends his doubles roaming the world with swords in hand. Little does he know, the jianghu is hardly peaceful either... 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia (martial arts chivalry) is not dead, it's just brewing.

19. 469 星 There Are No Immortals in the Starry Sky 星空没有仙 Lighting Mosquitoes with a Lighter打火机点蚊子Eastern Fantasy139k WordsCompleted He grows up in Nanzhou, a continent where spiritual energy has run dry. After finding a mysterious stone from beyond the heavens, he rises to dominate Nanzhou, embraces stunning beauties, and vows to see what immortals really look like up among the stars. Then one day, a powerful stranger claiming to come from beyond Nanzhou barges in, shattering the blissful life of the continent's overlord... —Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 470 銹 Rusty Sword 銹剑 Upper-Class Clear Spring Stone上流的清泉石Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted (No brainless plot, no System, no harem, not a power fantasy, and only half committed to lying flat) Pull the helpless drops of water out of the martial world. Use rivets that refuse to be ordinary to pry up an entire edifice. Let a one-of-a-kind self return to heaven and earth. Draw the rusty sword that has earned its rest from the Yellow Springs. Warning 1: This book is a broad, multi-perspective narrative with a certain reading threshold. Please don't leave your brain at the door. Warning 2 21.9kReads9.2Score2.5kShelves

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    Very good martial arts novel

21. 471 威 The Weiyuan Escort Agency, Story 11: A Fierce Dragon Crosses the River 威远镖局的故事11猛龙过江 LK Wine-Scented SwordLK酒剑飘香12k WordsCompleted The Story of Weiyuan Escort Agency 11: A Fierce Dragon Crosses the River —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts, but a different kind of bodyguard, roaming a different kind of martial arts world.

22. 472 威 The Weiyuan Escort Agency, Story 12: A Powerful Enemy Attacks 威远镖局的故事12强敌来袭 LK Wine-Scented SwordLK酒剑飘香13k WordsCompleted The Mighty Escort Agency Story: A Powerful Enemy Strikes —Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 473 重 Reborn at Seven, I Won't Be the Beggar Clan Leader 重生七岁，我不做丐帮帮主 The Returning Traveler from Yanmen雁门归客Male-Channel Fanfiction351k WordsOngoing Outside Yanmen Pass, an arrow pierced his heart. Xiao Feng thought he had finally found release. He didn't know how much time had passed. Perhaps an instant, perhaps a thousand years. A thread of warmth suddenly seeped into his cold soul, like someone holding his fingertips on a winter day. The warmth was faint and slow, born from the void and gradually gathering into a stream that pulled him back, little by little. Xiao Feng suddenly opened his eyes. There was no abyss, no mist, no howling wind 18.6kReads7.2Score1.6kShelves

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    If you like traditional martial arts novels and are a fan of Qiao Feng, you can check out this book, Xikang.

24. 474 白 White Robe Tower 白衣楼 Song Qingyi宋青衣Eastern Fantasy352k WordsCompleted What is the martial world? It is wandering the ends of the earth with a sword in hand, bold spirits beneath the open sky, young hearts ablaze and old hermits in seclusion. It is blades flashing and swords clashing, a jug of strong wine, and leaves drifting down. This is the martial world. After transmigrating as the young master of an assassin organization, how will he make his way through his own martial world? "Invincible Father + Alternate World + Low-Level Martial Arts + No Female Lead + No 5kReads8.9Score368Shelves

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    These are all good. The wuxia genre is still around. I've been a bookworm for over a decade across various platforms, and now I'm using a new account.

25. 475 无 The Art of the Wuji Sword 无极剑术 Tears Fall on the Stars泪洒星辰Eastern Fantasy180k WordsOngoing Ye Chen, the sole survivor of a catastrophe, is rescued by an immortal master and introduced to the path of cultivation. The immortal sect lies silent, but the sword sings on! He devotes himself to the sword and gains the supreme inheritance of the Boundless Sword Dao between life and death. I have a sword, named Boundless! I have a technique, named the Boundless Sword Art! This sword can split the heavens, shatter the earth, slay gods, and vanquish demons! This art encompasses every variation o 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can check out this book, it's good.

26. 476 美 Beautiful, Powerful, and Tragic: Conquering the Empress to Claim the World 美强惨，征服女帝谋天下 Cheap Little Enchantress妖姬贱贱Ancient Romance305k WordsCompleted [One-on-one, both leads devoted only to each other; power fantasy: empress + equally matched leads + sweet romance + hilarious + scheming + political intrigue] She's the demonic woman everyone hates? Fine, she'll kill everyone who dares defy her, become empress, and make them all bow at her feet. What a thrill! He's the former crown prince of a fallen dynasty, wandering the martial world and hunted by assassins? Fine, he'll fight his way back to his homeland and claim the throne, using his schem 3Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    The first book is very good; it combines martial arts and political intrigue, and the story revolves around swordsmanship and strategy.

27. 477 江 Amid the Rivers and Lakes 江湖之间 Guo Yi'an郭以安Eastern Fantasy184k WordsOngoing Perhaps the real beginning only comes after parting in life and death! A bowl of tea that has yet to grow cold, a game of chess left unfinished, a broken sword waiting for its master to return The martial world is vast. Why not rest here for a while, young hero, and have a pot of tea while I tell you... a story with a blank ending. 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Is Wuxia dead? I don't think so. I will continue to pave the path that predecessors haven't finished! This is a traditional yet unpretentious Xianxia novel. If you're tired of the same old transmigration, system, and other wish-fulfillment stories, then open this book and you'll witness the magnificent growth of a world from nothing to a hundred, or even ten thousand. While it includes romance, it avoids repeating the mistakes of the past! This is my first book, "Between the Martial World." Welcome to read it, and I also welcome your criticism and suggestions!

28. 478 威 The Story of the Weiyuan Escort Agency 13: Returning Home in Glory 威远镖局的故事13衣锦还乡 LK Wine-Scented SwordLK酒剑飘香12k WordsCompleted The Story of the Weiyuan Escort Agency 13: Returning Home in Glory 1Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 479 仗 Sword in Hand, Wine in Tow, a Dashing Wanderer 仗剑，载酒，惊鸿客 Sweet Potato Monster红薯怪Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [Prodigy + no System + Swordsmanship + Lighthearted + Immortality] The fake prodigy: “Life and death don’t matter. If you’ve got a problem, fight me.” The real prodigy: “I want to draw my sword.” “No, you don’t,” said the leaders of the Daoist sects, the Buddhist Venerable, and the Demon Cult Master, trying to talk him down. Across this vast and boundless land, who will determine its fate? I have a sword, its white blade stained red by the mortal world. A vast and magnificent sky stretches a 16.6kReads8.2Score1.4kShelves
30. 480 半 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain 半岭松风半山月 Fish Beneath the Ice冰底鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Martial Arts + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Mutual Devotion and Healing + No Brain-Dead Plotting + No Rebirth, Transmigration, or System] Lin Kuo, son of Duke Zhongsu of the Southern Zhou, suffers a family catastrophe in his youth and is shunned and isolated by the powerful aristocratic clans. He struggles through a difficult upbringing, carrying on the legacy of his father and elder brother as he carefully advances, bides his time, and plots to ref 74Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    Stories of chivalry and heroism have been my favorite since childhood, and I absolutely love this kind of novel. My favorite character is the male protagonist, Lin Kuo, who doesn't receive the best treatment in the Southern Zhou Kingdom. However, he is shrewd and calculating, and although it's a male-oriented novel, it's not boring at all. The plot is very tight, and I quite enjoyed it.

31. 481 混 Why Build a Rebel Army When Ruling the Underworld Is More Fun? 混江湖哪有造反爽 Wu Wang Zheng武忘争Eastern Fantasy508k WordsCompleted A distinctive power fantasy + distinctive wuxia + distinctive rebellion story + a hero who can’t help meddling + no System + no gimmicks + no harem + no romance + plot-focused + the Hundred Schools of Thought + a lighthearted, humorous style + a cultured yet uncouth martial artist + the art of overthrowing dragons + personal opinions + angst + not a dark, selfish power fantasy “Miss, I’m just an ordinary martial artist. Why are you so intent on pursuing me?” “An elusive demonic sect’s young ma 132Reads—Score—Shelves

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    High martial arts and low mysticism are the best.

32. 482 袖 Flying Sword, Singing Sleeve 袖剑飞吟 Maple Leaf Jade枫叶翡翠Eastern Fantasy666k WordsCompleted [Swordsmanship + Fantasy + Martial Arts + Xianxia] The greatest sword technique under heaven: Sleevesword Flying Song. It burst onto the scene, said to have been created by a young man in blue. What was the young man’s surname and given name? Stay tuned. 8Reads8.1Score—Shelves
33. 483 白 The Carefree Man in White 白衣逍遥 Strawberries Stir-Fried with Chili Peppers草莓炒辣椒Eastern Fantasy256k WordsOngoing [Wuxia] [Lighthearted] [Overpowered] The road through the martial world is long, yet full of feeling. In white robes, with a long sword, I roam free. An accident finally draws Xu Shaobai, who has long lived in an unnamed town, out into the martial world for the first time. The hidden dragon has awoken; one roar stirs a thousand mountains. See how Xu Shaobai, from a modern person’s perspective, carves out a martial world of his own. 1Reads—Score—Shelves
34. 484 神 The Condor Heroes: A Dream for the Guo Fu and Yang Guo Shippers 神雕别传：过芙党的一场梦 Sleepy in This World人间犯困Ancient Romance324k WordsCompleted The story is set primarily in 1260, the year after The Return of the Condor Heroes ends. Mongke has been killed by Yang Guo, and Kublai and Ariq Böke are fighting over the khan's throne, easing the pressure on Xiangyang. Guo Jing and Huang Rong plan to forge the Heaven Reliant Sword and Dragon Slayer Saber. They send Yelü Qi and Guo Fu to the Western Regions to search for rare metal. Meanwhile, Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü have retired to an ancient tomb. When a cold-faced stranger arrives to provoke 590Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    The original work was adapted into a wuxia novel, featuring the Guo Fu couple, a bittersweet and intense relationship.

35. 485 李 The Li Clan's Ruthless Bandit: Forging a Superpowerful China! 李氏悍匪，缔造超级华夏！ Bird Taking Flight展翅的飞鸟Historical500k WordsCompleted [Multiple heroines + history + high martial arts + wuxia + invincible protagonist + golden finger] Two people transmigrate to the Ming Dynasty, stumble into the jianghu, and make their way through the imperial court… They crush the Manchus with a casual flick, annihilate the barbarians, and unify the world… Martial arts realms: acquired, innate, Golden Core, Nascent Soul… They establish an everlasting legacy and gather three thousand beauties from across the land… Chen Yuanyuan, Liu Rushi, Kou B 180Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia (martial arts) with multiple female leads and exquisite illustrations... Chen Yuanyuan, Liu Rushi, Kou Baimen, Li Xiangjun, Dong Xiaowan, Gu Hengbo... Sexy, charming, cute, aloof, fairy-like, gentle, quirky... I'll capture them all...

36. 486 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 138Reads8.4Score—Shelves

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    Female protagonist martial arts novel, featuring a female lead who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

37. 487 枪 The Spear's Aura Blooms Like a Rainbow 枪气素霓生 Don't Say There Are No Flowers莫道无花Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted In the final years of the Great Banner Dynasty, chaos looms and the winds of change are rising. Zhang Chongyi, the fourth son of Youzhou's Grand General Who Guards the North, bears the hopes his family has carried for a century. He ventures alone into the capital to rescue a beauty, where he meets Qingyi Wanchiu, one of the Four Great Beauties. He leads ten thousand cavalry out of Youzhou to campaign across the land, heading north to fight the Qingnu barbarians and uphold the glory of Huaxia, th 116Reads6.2Score—Shelves
38. 488 一 One Sword Falls Across the Starry River 一剑落星河 Another Pear又一个梨Eastern Fantasy118k WordsOngoing Twenty years ago, Qi and Chu went to war. Chu was defeated and nearly wiped off the map. Gu Yibai, the white-robed Sword God, went alone with his sword, crossed a thousand miles of smoke and flames, and stormed into the Qi royal court. He slaughtered the imperial guards, slew the Divine Dragon, and pointed his sword at the Qi king's throat. With no other choice, the Qi emperor traded a twenty-year peace treaty for his life. To stop the two nations from fighting, the white-robed Sword God took th 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It leans towards traditional martial arts, and I highly recommend it!

39. 489 逆 Against the Meridians: Liar, Stop! 逆经：骗子住手 Ren Fanwuyin任梵无音Eastern Fantasy1.3M WordsCompleted [Original novel for the animated series This Taoist Is Not Quite Right] Life is unpredictable. The fit thrive under Heaven's law, Those skilled in force become generals, those skilled in strategy become kings. Born into the lowest of professions, he refuses to live like a nobody, He waves the yin-yang banner and sees through the Six Lines of Divination. Watch him play at being a spirit medium, watch him swindle and deceive, Watch him make ruthless decisions, watch him rise like a hidden dragon f 44kReads9.4Score4.7kShelves

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    The martial arts genre will not fade away; a different kind of political intrigue martial arts masterpiece! Welcome to experience it! 😘

40. 490 我 Have I Become Yue Buqun? From the Start, I Train a Mini-Account with Heroine Ning 我成岳不群？开局跟宁女侠练小号 Pretty Ordinary, Yeah很寻常的啊Male-Channel Fanfiction1.3M WordsOngoing Smiling Proud Wanderer + The Deer and the Cauldron + The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber + The Return of the Condor Heroes + Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils + Twin of Brothers + Shuiyue Cave Heaven + The Storm Riders + Chinese Paladin + Lotus Lantern + The Seven Fairies + Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio + The Legend of the White Snake What? I've become Yue Buqun? What do I do? Need an answer online, and fast!!! Luckily, I have a System, though this System seems a little... questionable. I'm the G 34.6kReads7.1Score1.9kShelves

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    [I also highly recommend it][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Already added to my bookshelf][I also highly recommend it][A masterpiece by Sparrow Eater][Already added to my bookshelf]

41. 491 新 My Bride Was Switched on Our Wedding Night, So I Cut a Path Through the Jianghu 新婚夜被偷梁换柱，我杀穿江湖 Dreamer of Books and Ink书海笔尖幻想者Eastern Fantasy414k WordsCompleted [Gain experience by killing enemies + take revenge with a vengeance + strike decisively.] In the Nine Provinces of Great Yu, with its thirty-six commanderies, the imperial court is in turmoil, and the martial world is shrouded in intrigue. The Five Sects and Four Schools dominate the martial world, the orthodox and demonic factions scheme in secret, and foreign tribes threaten the people. On his wedding night, Lin Fan is replaced by a lookalike. He's done being a live-in son-in-law! He awakens t 18Reads5.3Score—Shelves

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    I recently discovered an amazing martial arts film! No exaggeration, no bias! Feel free to disagree!

42. 492 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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    Reading this book will bring back your martial arts spirit.

43. 493 青 The Sword Master in Blue 青衣剑主 Jade Leaf, Wind and Snow玉叶风雪Eastern Fantasy286k WordsOngoing An assassination claims the life of a prince; A flash of purple light sends a Sword God reborn across the cycles of time; A peerless manual unleashes bloodshed throughout the martial world; A young man sweeps across the eight corners of the world with his White Feather Dragon Spear; A Taoist uses the River Luo chessboard to lay plans for the world; Fate brings the three together. They ride side by side through the martial world, singing over wine as they take in its finest sights. (There is a go 11Reads—Score—Shelves
44. 494 北 Snow Falls in the North 北国有雪 Li Xi礼夕Eastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing [No System] [One Female Lead] [Alternate World] [Political Intrigue] [Light Comedy] [Revenge-Seeking Sword Immortal] [Pure Love] [The Martial World and the Imperial Court] [Unmatched Beneath Heaven] The protagonist, Zhang Youchu, is a spirited young man. His elder sister was brutally killed by her beloved, the Northern Sword Immortal, causing his cultivation to plummet to the seventh rank. Though he has only low-grade cultivation, when others question him, he replies: “My sword has never been du 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This book is quite well-written. It's not just for fun; it has political intrigue, focuses on the plot, has a single female lead, and the content is harmonious and humorous, full of youthful spirit!

45. 495 覆 Cloudfall and Chaos 覆云乱煜 Mo Yu默煜Eastern Fantasy2.7M WordsCompleted The Daoist immortals and perfected ones attain eternal life and, with a bow, can make the earth itself rise and fall. The Buddhist bodhisattvas and guardian kings prove themselves through nine cycles of reincarnation; with palms together, they manifest bodies a hundred zhang tall. The Confucians hold high office, but are not necessarily virtuous gentlemen. The demonic cultivators dwell far from the court, but are not necessarily free spirits. I set one foot in the secular world of the court, sit 4kReads8.5Score349Shelves

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    Only recommend high-quality products

46. 496 国 National Fate: Starting with Nawa, I Make Up for Past Regrets 国运：从拿瓦开始弥补遗憾 Stars Falling into the Celestial River星子落天河Anime Fanfiction1.0M WordsOngoing [Instances now open: Armor Hero: Lava (3-130) → The Legend of the Seven Swords (131-320) → Armor Hero: Shadow and Light (327-ongoing) → The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 (outline in progress) →] Reborn in a world caught up in a national destiny war, Yun Gui is expressionless. He has no regrets and never planned to keep living. When Yun Gui looks up and sees the live broadcast projection covering the sun, he too is chosen, becoming one of the destined contestants in a new round of national destiny 4.7kReads—Score264Shelves

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    Good people should be rewarded.

47. 497 剑 Sword Immortal: Song Forms as the Lead, Poetry as the Move 剑仙：词牌作引，诗句为招 Yu Qingqiu予青秋Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation of this novel is now available on Hongguo.] [Lighthearted comedy + poetic tune titles + poetry + sword immortal] Rumor has it that the Ji Sword Immortal, who rejected Xie Zheng, the foremost qin player of Qinyuan, has three famous swords: "Snow in the Mist," "Green Jade Table," and "Nian Nu Jiao..." 10.9kReads8.0Score1kShelves

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    These books are absolutely fantastic!

48. 498 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: The Divine Skill of the Wedding Gown 笑傲江湖之嫁衣神功 Flying Fat Penguin飞翔的胖企鹅Eastern Fantasy193k WordsOngoing The legendary “Bridal Robe Divine Skill” originated at Shaolin’s ancestral temple. A century ago, it was the pinnacle of the unity of Chan Buddhism and martial arts. Yet though people pursued it eagerly, few could glimpse its true meaning. No one had mastered it in decades, and the divine skill eventually vanished into the dust of history. Lin You entered a monastery as a child. Though his meridians were blocked, he accidentally discovered the manual for the divine skill. Ten years amid the mort 219Reads—Score100Shelves

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    A pure martial arts novel, without a system or cheat codes; the protagonist relies entirely on his talent. It emphasizes logic, avoids simplistic plot points, and the story progresses through the protagonist's growth.

49. 499 被 After Three Years as a Ruined Genius, My Childhood Sweetheart, the Sword Immortal, Protects Me on My Return to the Capital to Seize the Throne 被废三年，青梅剑仙护我回京夺嫡 Another Sky for the Dragon龙的另一片天空Eastern Fantasy402k WordsOngoing [One Female Lead] + [Ensemble Martial Arts Cast] + [Political Schemes] + [Two Powerful Leads] That year, he was the exceptionally gifted Second Prince. In a single night, he climbed eighteen floors, his sword aura overpowering every blossom in the city. That year, he stood up for the poor, angered the emperor, and had his master personally shatter his pipa bones. Exiled to the northwest, he was reduced to a cripple. Three years later, he returned to the jianghu under the name Yu Chen. With n 12Reads—Score100Shelves

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    Let me recommend myself. It's a wuxia/suspense novel. The first volume is a bit slow-paced, but the climax is definitely fast. It features a single female lead and two strong protagonists.

50. 500 剑 Swordplay in the Misty Rain 剑走烟雨 Su Sen素森Eastern Fantasy151k WordsOngoing During the Northern Song dynasty, a young man carrying two sharp swords emerges from the misty rain of Jiangnan. Bearing a blood feud, he ventures alone into the martial world. One sword splits mountains and rivers; the other brings order to heaven and earth... 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The martial arts world set against the backdrop of the Northern Song Dynasty has a unique flavor and is quite interesting; it's worth watching.

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