They Say Wuxia Is Dead 据说，武侠已死

1. 401 再 The Overlord Reborn 再世霸王 Huang Yun黄允Eastern Fantasy158k WordsOngoing This is the Southern Song, an age of decadence and corruption, ruled by treacherous officials, where fine clothes abound but few people are truly human. The rightful dynasty of China is secretly manipulated by an assassin organization skilled in assassinations, wiping out entire families, human experimentation, and using capital to hijack politics. The one destined to rid the world of this scourge is a royal grandson whom Genghis Khan exiled from the start. He merges with Xiang Yu’s thousand-yea —Reads6.6Score—Shelves

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   Wuxia (martial arts chivalry) is not only alive, but the very first chapter features a large-scale war scene that will leave you breathless! Introducing you to the second-ranked new wuxia book on the bestseller list. Can you imagine an assassin organization within a wuxia world capable of influencing the Song Dynasty court? Or a mind-blowing web of schemes within schemes? A completely new traditional wuxia novel is sure to be a feast for the eyes!

2. 402 残 The Broken Dragon in the Abyss 残龙在渊 Zhao Tie赵铁Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted One man can face three thousand armored foes; one hero can secure Yanmenguan. A traditional wuxia novel written in the style of Jin Yong, but not fan fiction. Not a power fantasy, with a very slow start and suspense driving the story. The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils era has passed, and Guo Jing has yet to be born. Another thrilling story unfolds in the martial world. No darling who gets along with everyone, only an ordinary man who grows stronger with every setback. No hero who leaves a trail of b 191Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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   Currently being serialized with 1.2 Million words in reserve, the story is set between the era of *Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils* and *The Legend of the Condor Heroes* to ensure compatibility with Jin Yong's martial arts world. It's not a fanfiction; it's a martial arts story of a nobody's rise to power in the Song Dynasty, a time of shattered landscapes and wandering martial arts, filled with battles and romance. There are duels and battles. After 80,000 words, a dual storyline will begin: A storyline leaves the plot ambiguous, while B storyline will be revealed. With over a million words in reserve, every segment is humorous, every chapter is suspenseful, and there's a plot twist every ten chapters. Updated daily; no need to wait for it to become too long before reading.

3. 403 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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   A new martial arts novel [cool]

4. 404 大 The Tang Dynasty Coffin Records 大唐藏棺录 I Shall Have No Clothes我将无衣Eastern Fantasy428k WordsOngoing [Wuxia + mystery + history + one heroine + intelligent villains] Gu Tangsheng, the small-time owner of a coffin shop in the market district, is actually a “Coffin Collector,” a secret agent from the previous dynasty. Examining corpses, hiding blades, and disguising murder as a peaceful death in old age: that is his trade. As chaos looms and the martial world crumbles, he travels the land with a coffin, unearthing the hidden bones of the jianghu and rekindling the true flame of martial arts. He b 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Although it's a new book, the premise is very interesting and the pacing is fast.

5. 405 长 The Chilling Wind Over the River 长风江上寒 Hidden and at Ease若隐若闲Eastern Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing Not only them, but everyone in the martial world had heard the legend of the Blade Demon. What they didn't know was that the seemingly harmless boy standing before them was that very Blade Demon! The God of Slaughter! H-he's not dead! He's back! A beauty tucked under one arm, a killing blade in the other! Living freely, roaming the world at his leisure! When you find yourself caught in a scheme, do you ever suspect it's a scheme within a scheme? Or perhaps... a scheme within a scheme within a sc 20.7kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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   A new chapter in the martial arts world begins with the rebirth of a god of war! Changfeng returns with the cold-blooded memories of his past life, only to encounter the tenderness of a princess and the ambition to conquer the land—a demon when his blade is stained with blood, a love saint when he rests in the lap of a beauty. This tale of passion and adventure, devoid of clichés, proves that the ultimate romance is never found in the arms of a gentlewoman, but in the satisfied sigh when sheathing one's sword!

6. 406 重 Reborn as You Tanzhi: Conquering the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils World 重生游坦之之纵横天龙 Shuang Bing双丙Male-Channel Fanfiction329k WordsOngoing [Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils] + [Transmigration] / [Reborn] + [No System] + [Comeback] + [Wuxia] + [Jin Yong]. This novel has no System. It’s pure classical Wuxia, with the feel of the golden age of Jin Yong and Gu Long. There are many Wuxia web novels these days, in all sorts of styles. For example, many actors have played Qiao Feng, from Leung Ka-yan to Donnie Yen. If you like the version played by Felix Wong, this book is for you. The story takes its time setting things up, but it gets more exc 42Reads6.0Score—Shelves

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   Synopsis: As a lowly real estate agent, Yu Ri unexpectedly reincarnates into the body of You Tanzhi, the number one simp in the world of Tianlong. He starts by learning the Beiming Divine Skill, seeking instruction from the two elders of the Xiaoyao Sect, becoming sworn brothers with the Emperor of Xixia, persuading the Four Evils to do good, and rescuing A'Zhu… With his familiarity with the Tianlong plot and his bold, meticulous, and hardworking personality, he achieves a remarkable underdog story. Character Traits: No system, no cheat codes, bold, meticulous, and shameless. Main Character Relationships: You Tanzhi (Yu Ri), Xiao Feng, Duan Yu, and Xu Zhu are four sworn brothers; Gu Yu, Princess Duan Zhenzhen of Dali, and A'Bi are his lovers. Genre: Rebirth, Tianlong, Wuxia. Recommendation Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

7. 407 江 Thirty Years in the Jianghu (Seven-Volume Set) 江湖三十年（全七册） Li Yosha李幺傻Historical1.6M WordsCompleted Dai Gou spent his life roaming the martial world. Over several decades, he witnessed all kinds of scams and cons. In his later years, he gave up that life and revealed its tricks and rules to the world, hoping to keep future generations from being swindled. These scams include human trafficking, fortune-telling, artificially aging antiques, theft, card sharping, beggar gangs, cheating at games, confidence schemes, and honey traps... After decades of hard knocks, Dai Gou finally became the boss o 4.3kReads9.6Score727Shelves
8. 408 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: A Beauty's Ordeal 神雕侠侣之红颜劫 Lucky Little Ji招财小吉Male-Channel Fanfiction360k WordsCompleted [Transmigration + wuxia + multiple heroines + male-oriented + fan fiction] He transmigrates as Yang Guo, with a naturally intoxicating scent. A completely new wuxia tale in a different version of Jin Yong’s martial arts world. 142Reads—Score151Shelves

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   How could martial arts fiction die? Check out this book—a different kind of martial arts, a different Yang Guo.

9. 409 光 The Emissary of Light, Volume One 光明使者卷一 South Wind at Nightfall南风临夜Eastern Fantasy914k WordsOngoing [The last traditional wuxia novel on the entire internet: ensemble cast, factions, sects, training, and battlefields] Of life’s three great misfortunes, the worst is achieving success too young. In the prime of her youth, Feng Xiangyue succeeds as head of the Emei Sect, leading its three thousand disciples. Behind all the glory, undercurrents swirl through the martial world. Many want her dead, and at this moment, the only person who can save her is her junior brother from the criminal underworl 14Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The author, deeply influenced by Jin Yong and Gu Long, believes that martial arts is not dead, but rather a spirit passed down through generations.

10. 410 浪 Wandering the Martial Arts World 浪迹武侠世界 Find a Corner找一个角落Male-Channel Fanfiction2.0M WordsOngoing With sword in hand, I roam the mortal world, half-mad; with wine, I stride straight to the heavens! I hold the gateway to transmigration in my hands! I intend to wander the world of martial heroes! Here, heroes rise one after another in a grand and turbulent world of martial arts; here, peerless talents and grandmasters roam the rivers and lakes. But in the end, it will be a legend I begin! 71Reads7.2Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia novels have indeed declined; they are almost nowhere to be found on the bestseller lists now. However, there are still some worth reading. Older versions of wuxia novels are still holding up, and new wuxia novels occasionally emerge.

11. 411 我 I Have Scratch Cards: Surely Becoming a Dao Ancestor Is No Problem? 我有刮刮卡，当个道祖没问题吧？ Sofa Clinger沙发黏者Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted My name is Dao Anran: Dao as in “sanctimonious,” and Anran as in “sanctimonious.” All I want is to make money and help beautiful women in need. Anyone who gets in my way, no matter how difficult, must die!!! 3.5kReads8.7Score181Shelves

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    ① Initially, due to his rebirth into another world and his weak strength, he closed his heart, appearing affectionate but actually ruthless, and acting with principles. Gradually, those around him melted his cold heart, and he matured, not only in strength but also in mindset. Although there are many female leads, it doesn't feel like a harem story. He doesn't fall in love with every woman he meets, nor is he a saint. He can act recklessly but always adheres to his principles. He takes in those with blood on their hands, but also guides them onto the right path. While this book doesn't focus much on life and death, this is precisely the mindset that people in ancient times, especially in high-martial-arts worlds, should have. ② To be honest, this book lacks originality; it's a fantasy novel disguised as an online game. A truly authentic online game should have a strong competitive spirit and teamwork. Virtual online games can differentiate between the game and reality, but this one only focuses on leveling up and defeating monsters. However, it's worth noting that although the author's efforts are limited and character development is weak, his polishing in other aspects is exceptional. The pacing is good, the plot is suspenseful, employing a past-present parallel structure, the satisfying moments are well-placed, and the secret realms are interesting. It can be considered a very good "satisfying" novel. Worth reading, at least one of the top ten readable web novels by Tomato (Tomato's original work) ③ This book is terrible. The protagonist is a bit of a saint and a bit despicable. To see just how bad it is, take a quick look.

12. 412 尘 The King of Dust Returns 尘王归来 A Gentleman Like an Orchid君子若兰Martial Arts533k WordsCompleted Fifteen years ago, the entire household of the Great General of Zhen State was slaughtered, its loyal dead left disgraced. Fifteen years later, a cloth merchant named Chen Mo appeared at a Jiangnan dock, spending his days among abacuses and cargo boats. They say merchants are base, driven only by profit. But no one knew that every bolt of silk he traded was weaving a vast web; every canal route under his control was clearing a blood-soaked path for his eventual return. Gold was merely his armo —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    On a rainy night when he was five, his father protected him with his brocade robe stained with blood, his grandfather fought to the death after being poisoned, and an old servant carried him through the pursuit, roaring "Live on!" Even with a knife in his back! He went into hiding as a cloth merchant, weaving silk into a net and controlling the canal into a bridge, secretly gathering the Xiao family's shadow guards, just waiting to overthrow his enemies.

13. 413 网 Online Gaming: The World Beyond 网游之往界 Lizhuang White Pork李庄白肉Sports4.5M WordsCompleted This is an Eastern fantasy online game novel. No one is reborn, and the game does not descend into reality. There are only the ancient Chinese dynasties, a chaotic age overrun with demons and monsters, the martial world, the imperial court, rival powers, and noble clans. Mysterious martial arts and Daoist sorcery can topple cities, split rivers, move mountains, and part seas... Slay demons, uphold justice, ride hard and fast, and live free, settling every grudge! This is a second world that gran 35.9kReads9.1Score3.6kShelves
14. 414 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 67Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Here it is... No time travel, no cultivation, just an ensemble martial arts novel. If you like this kind of thing, take a look; you might even like it more... Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions; I'm continuously learning and improving...

15. 415 仙 Chinese Paladin 4: The Official Novel of the Hit Drama Starring Ju Jingyi and Chen Zheyuan 仙剑奇侠传四（鞠婧祎 陈哲远主演热剧原著官方小说） Softstar Technology软星科技Anime Fanfiction261k WordsCompleted The girl Han Ling Sha, who dreamed of seeking out the legendary Sword Immortal, happened upon the country boy Yun Tian He atop Qingluan Peak. Together, they went down the mountain to uncover Yun Tian He's past. By a twist of fate, they later met Liu Mengli and Murong Ziying, and the four of them gradually uncovered the tangled history of grudges between the Kunlun Qionghua Sect and the Illusory Nether Realm. As conflict raged between humans and demons, the four were swept into the currents of f 328Reads9.2Score115Shelves
16. 416 武 The Martial Arts Empire 武林帝国 Xiao Qi Jiao骁骑校Historical1.2M WordsCompleted At the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Zhou, in a remote town on the northwestern frontier, Yuan Feng was a small, thin orphan with dark skin. Taken in by the owner of a horse-meat shop, he lived a lonely, uneventful life, constantly bullied. Everything changed the moment he used his superb knife skills to kill the leader of a band of horse thieves... Ancient roads and frontier towns, clashing spears and armored horses, blood-red sands. The sculpted head on an ancient silver coi 3.4kReads9.0Score521Shelves

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    A martial arts dream in the Western Hills, a dream of chivalry fulfilled.

17. 417 绿 Outlaw King: It All Begins with a Night Raid 绿林霸主：从被夜袭开始 Leaning on a Tall Tower倚危楼Eastern Fantasy523k WordsCompleted In the Tang dynasty, young heroes and heroines are everywhere. The transmigrator Niu Dachun reaches the pinnacle with nothing but a crude proficiency panel. Though he has no aptitude for internal cultivation, his straightforward mixed martial arts are mastered to perfection. His punches, kicks, grappling, and throws strike terror into all who face him. With his body tempered to the utmost in strength, physique, and technique, he stands firm against every enemy, no matter how flashy their tric 184Reads7.5Score—Shelves

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    1. The story of the collapse at the middle stage can be read as a short story. 2. The story up to this point is readable. 3. The early and middle stages are excellent.

18. 418 少 The Eight Wonders of Shaolin 少林八绝 Heavenly Demon Saint天魔圣Martial Arts4.7M WordsCompleted [The audiobook of the same name is now available on major audiobook platforms. Search for the title on any of them to enjoy the story!] All martial arts come from Shaolin. Fang Jianming is a secular disciple. Fang Jianming is upright, loyal, and witty. He travels through a treacherous martial world, yet always keeps an innocent heart. He repeatedly encounters good fortune, fights the strong to protect the weak, and earns widespread renown. He wins the favor of many beautiful women, much to every 3.4kReads8.8Score361Shelves
19. 419 藏 The Guide to Concealed Beauties 藏娇引 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy793k WordsCompleted Winter. The last of the snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, swift as lightning. A woman, like a poem. The world knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, only as a living portrait of a court lady, hidden deep within the palace. Little does anyone know that she is also the Sword God’s sole disciple and a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Sect. Her sword is called Purple Lightning. When it leaves its scabbard, it flashes like a startled swan reflect 35Reads—Score—Shelves
20. 420 从 Starting with My Encounter with Li Mochou 从相遇李莫愁开始 Mixed Seafood Rice杂烩海鲜饭Male-Channel Fanfiction137k WordsOngoing [Comprehensive martial arts world] [Multiple heroines] [Beauties] [Decisive and ruthless] [Everyday life] [Heroine reborn with her memories] Yi Tianming gained the ability to sense malice, then was thrown into a trial. From the start, he was in a world of martial arts from many different tales. He met Li Mochou. Was it love at first sight? The mischievous Huang Rong also latched onto him at the drop of a hat? With a pot of wine and a long sword, he roamed the world at ease. Before long, more and 1Reads—Score—Shelves
21. 421 漫 Wandering Through the Heavens 漫游诸天 Jin Zi Chen金紫辰Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted Starting in the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he becomes the young master of the Huashan Sect. Yue Yang only wants to lie low, grow stronger, and stay out of worldly affairs. But after being forced to step into the martial world, he discovers that there is nothing under heaven that a single sword cannot solve. He breaks through the shackles of heaven and earth, ascending higher and higher through low martial worlds, middle martial worlds, high martial worlds, immortal realms, Journey to 77.7kReads9.1Score5.2kShelves
22. 422 药 The Apothecary's Jianghu 药师的江湖 Follow Your Heart, Your Nature, Your Whim随心随性随意Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsCompleted I once dreamed of raising a three-foot sword, sweeping away every injustice in the world. The winds of the martial world blow for thirty thousand miles, and a hero's name will be known throughout the land. Pharmacist Nan Xing arrives in a comprehensive martial arts world and discovers that the jianghu is no fairy tale for men, but a bloody arena of fame and fortune. Yet it is also home to countless peerlessly beautiful women, endlessly inspiring heroes, and brilliant, unconventional characters 806Reads6.9Score—Shelves
23. 423 武 Wuxia: Born of Wudang, Shaking the World! 武侠：源自武当，威震世界！ Gurgle and Roll咕噜轱辘Eastern Fantasy370k WordsCompleted He transmigrated into a wuxia world, where Zhang Sanfeng found him and took him back to Wudang as his adopted son. From the start, he had a winning hand. He awakened the Instant Kill System and immediately gained ten times Zhang Sanfeng’s martial arts talent. Instant-kill Dragon Essence! Instant-kill the Eight Famous Sword Techniques! From then on, Zhang Zifan embarked on an invincible path! 29Reads—Score—Shelves
24. 424 一 One Man, One Sword, One Martial World! 一人，一剑，一江湖！ Yu Mofei余墨飞Eastern Fantasy351k WordsOngoing [Wuxia jianghu + humor and comedy + one female lead + political intrigue] In an age when the Dharma has declined, spiritual energy has dried up, and the path to immortality has vanished from the world. Are there still immortals in this world? How can one become immortal? How can the path to ascension be opened again? In a single night of slaughter, the entire Lin family of Weicheng was wiped out. Only the young Lin Jiangxian survived. With just himself and his sword, Lin Jiangxian ventures into 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a traditional martial arts novel with good writing, not mindless, and interspersed with political intrigue and humor, but the pacing is too slow.

25. 425 天 The Legend of the Descendants After Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 天龙八部之后人传 Sea Breeze Three Zhang Three海风三丈三Male-Channel Fanfiction300k WordsCompleted The martial world is once again swept up in turmoil. Murong Chou, a descendant of the Gusu Murong family, harbors the ambition of restoring the Yan kingdom. He takes You Xiaozhi, who survived certain death, as his master and learns sinister, secret techniques. Wielding the merciless and chilling Guanghan Swordsmanship, he wreaks havoc throughout the martial world. Duan He, the fourth son of Duan Yu of Dali, inherits the Six-Finger Sword and unexpectedly learns the Damo Sword Technique as well. W 1.1kReads—Score115Shelves

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    I'd like to recommend some good martial arts novels.

26. 426 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—Shelves

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    I highly recommend this wuxia novel; it's very good. The protagonist's father was a famous swordsmith in the Yellow Dynasty. To escape the dynasty's pursuit, he placed a sword inside his son, Lin An's body. The story is very exciting.

27. 427 极 The Ultimate Exorcist 极道诛邪 Pick a Random Name随机抽个名字Eastern Fantasy851k WordsCompleted System + Invincible Protagonist + Passionate Battles + No Female Lead [Ding! You killed a “Low-Level Walking Corpse” and gained 10 Exorcism Points!] [Ding! You killed an “Ironclad Corpse” and gained 100 Exorcism Points!] This is a world where killing is the only way to grow stronger. Wielding a sharp blade, Chen Fan fights his way out of Qingyang County, hunting down yellow hides, slaying Corpse Kings, and crushing the Netherworld Cult. No convoluted schemes, just overwhelming power! If there 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I recommend this book.

28. 428 人 The Eighteen Handsome Men of Renxiao 人魈十八俊 Sea Breeze Three Zhang Three海风三丈三Eastern Fantasy316k WordsCompleted The hidden kingdom of Lanzhu, concealed for a thousand years, fell into nationwide panic as its people grew weaker and the future of the nation seemed to have no heirs. The queen was especially worried that the peerless martial art known as the “Eighteen Ancient Palace Forms” would be lost. She therefore issued an edict allowing men and women across the country to freely choose their partners and increase the population. At the same time, she secretly ordered eighteen handsome foreign martial ar 119Reads—Score—Shelves
29. 429 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 7.5kReads9.3Score748Shelves

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    My selection of the finest martial arts novels

30. 430 剑 The Sword Immortal’s Poetry Lies in Wine 剑仙诗在酒 Mu Xi Jun Xi木兮君兮Eastern Fantasy903k 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 972Reads—Score100Shelves

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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.]

31. 431 碧 Blade of the Azure Heavens 碧落无刃 Evening Fisherman at Dusk暮渔晚Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Beneath heaven, martial arts are ruled by blades and swords. The thousand-year feud between the ancient Yue Sword Pavilion and Minghong Manor, two supreme sects, has shaped the most epic chapter in the martial world. But this is more than a conflict between blade and sword factions. It is a secret spanning two generations: a life stolen, and revenge pursued in the name of love. He, Ye Lingfeng, is a sword prodigy raised by the ancient Yue Sword Pavilion. His adoptive father is the Sword Saint, f 196Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts, not a wish-fulfillment novel. No cheat codes, no systems, no cultivation, no complicated six or eight realms, no gods, no time travel, no pretending to be weak to deceive others, no parallel worlds—just a genuine and pure martial arts world where characters gradually grow. Thank you for your support.

32. 432 综 Wuxia Crossover: I, Dongfang Bubai, Will Be Reborn in Blood 综武，我东方不败，必将浴血重生 Little Golden Turtle小金龟Male-Channel Fanfiction288k WordsOngoing [Major changes to the original. Fans of the source material, proceed with caution!] [No System! Gender transformation! Not a marriage plot!] After transmigrating into a world that combines the martial arts worlds, Dongfang Mufeng discovers that he has become Dongfang Bubai, and the operation has already been done! As his martial arts improve, his body is tempered by the Formless Heart Sutra, but it is developing in a decidedly female direction. With no other choice, Dongfang Mufeng gradually com 256Reads8.7Score—Shelves
33. 433 剑 The Sword Wind Shatters the Iron Robe 剑风碎铁衣 Sunset in the Misty Forest雾林斜阳Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing Tian Jiu survives a hundred-man blood match like a lone wolf, eventually becoming a deadly weapon in Tiangang, a hidden organization of peerless killers. He kills the master of Wufeng Manor, the third greatest manor in the martial world, sending shock waves through the jianghu... Later, after a fierce battle with a grandmaster of the Emei Sect, he is gravely wounded and surrounded by danger. Tiangang begins to suspect him as well, and a storm of blood and fury becomes impossible to stop... 675Reads6.4Score104Shelves

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    I must have my [admiration][smirk]

34. 434 魔 A Demon’s Days Working at the Escort Agency 魔在镖局打工的日子 Lin Xiaohan林小翰Eastern Fantasy1.7M WordsOngoing [Traditional xianxia + no System + multiple characters + growth] Twenty years ago, humans, ghosts, immortals, and demons defeated the Demon Lord and restored peace to the Three Realms: The elite of the four races: “What happened to the Demon Lord?” “Probably turned to ashes.” “And his sword?” “Smashed to bits, probably.” “Quit messing around! Hurry up and look!” The escaped Demon Lord: “I’m looking too!” For twenty years, the demonic sword has remained nowhere to be found. The four races hear th 3.3kReads9.5Score342Shelves

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    Not necessarily, try this one~

35. 435 谁 Who Says the Jianghu Is Only for the Young? 谁说江湖不少年 Shepherd赶羊人Eastern Fantasy215k WordsOngoing Spring Beneath the Blade The day young executioner Chen Xiaoman first gripped a ghost-head saber, a condemned prisoner slipped him half a jade pendant and said just one thing: "Take a look at spring in Jiangnan for me." When the execution drum sounded for the third time, he dropped his saber and fled over the wall. From then on, the martial world had a new fugitive who couldn't fight but was hunted by everyone, accompanied by a blind zither player who loved cracking sunflower seeds and a fake m 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    My top picks of martial arts novels

36. 436 魔 The Hidden Hero with the Demon Blade 魔刀侠隐 Sunset in the Misty Forest雾林斜阳Eastern Fantasy587k WordsCompleted A demonic saber, a treasure map, a century of grudges, and a chaotic martial world… Between the underworld and the righteous path, good people and villains, who can say where the line lies? Abandoned by his birth mother, he enters the martial world alone. Through strange encounters and tribulations, he rises to greatness by his own strength. With saber and sword in hand, cold and merciless, he cuts off love and spirit, then throws his head back and laughs at the heavens! … 1.7kReads8.6Score135Shelves
37. 437 暗 Tales of the Dark River 暗河传 Zhou Munan周木楠Eastern Fantasy566k WordsCompleted The Dark River can assassinate imperial relatives in the capital and destroy powerful clans and sects in the wilds. It is the foremost assassin organization, feared by all martial world figures. But the Dark River's leader, the Grand Patriarch, is growing old, and his control over the organization is gradually slipping away. After the Grand Patriarch is gravely wounded during a mission to kill Tang Er, the second master of the Tang Clan, several family heads within the Dark River send assassins 7.2kReads9.3Score896Shelves
38. 438 客 A Traveler Beneath the Heavens, Dreaming a Yellow Millet Dream 客行天下黄粱梦 A Dimwit Fatso二百五的胖子Eastern Fantasy107k WordsCompleted (If you don't like the beginning, you can skip to Volume Two. The first volume is rough because I was new to writing.) Li Mengyao was the imperial court's only female official. After earning such great merit that she overshadowed the emperor, she was treated as a pawn to be discarded and killed after the Heavenly Mountain Cult was wiped out. She woke up in the past, met Zhang Baishan, the leader of the Heavenly Mountain Cult, and became his younger sister. What kind of life will she lead this ti —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is my first time writing a book, and I don't read novels, so don't worry about similar plots, clichés, or messy writing. Please point out any shortcomings, and I'll try to improve.

39. 439 神 The Divine Sword of the Martial World 神剑江湖 Hero of the Northern Desert漠北枭雄Eastern Fantasy283k WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia, pure martial world! No System, no transmigration, no rebirth, no wish-fulfillment fantasies of any kind…] At Shaolin Temple, the loss of a scripture throws the major sects into conflict… As a young man descends from the mountain, an earth-shattering conspiracy gradually comes to light… 258Reads6.9Score—Shelves
40. 440 峨 The Emei Son-in-Law 峨眉赘婿 Ruo Bo若伯Male-Channel Fanfiction326k WordsOngoing Not a power fantasy! No domination, no harem, no invincibility. Everyday life, calm and understated. Transmigrating into Jin Yong’s wuxia novel The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. An ordinary young man unexpectedly finds himself in Song Qingshu’s body. He has never even killed a chicken, yet now he’s in a martial world where killing is commonplace. What will happen to him? —Reads—Score—Shelves
41. 441 凡EN Mortal Bones, Immortal Destiny 凡骨 Master of One Update壹更大师Eastern Fantasy8.3M WordsCompleted (The print edition is now available to buy online) The world's spiritual bones are divided into four grades. First grade: Heavenly Spiritual Bones. Second grade: Golden Spiritual Bones. Third grade: Mystic Spiritual Bones. Fourth grade: White Spiritual Bones. All the rest are ordinary bones, unfit for cultivation. Xu Taiping is an ordinary man with ordinary bones, yet he swears to prove to the cultivation world that ordinary bones can slay demons, ordinary bones can vanquish evil, and ordinary b 566.7kReads9.3Score73.5kShelves
42. 442 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 2.3kReads8.8Score194Shelves

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    As long as martial arts don't die, they will never die.

43. 443 武 The Martial World Begins with My Own Story 武侠从武林外传开始 A Person of the Jianghu一个江湖中人Male-Channel Fanfiction1.4M WordsCompleted A story about a young man reborn in the world of My Own Swordsman. Starting out with the Sunflower Sect, he fights to survive, trains hard, and keeps climbing until he gradually becomes the greatest under heaven. 1.7kReads7.6Score102Shelves
44. 444 锦EN The Elite Enforcer: Signing In for the Wind God Leg 锦衣卫当差，开局签到风神腿 Eastern Lone Dragon东方孤龙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted A short drama adaptation is now available under the title The Brocade Guards Rule the World. [Decisive and ruthless] [The martial world and the imperial court] [Solving crimes through deduction] [Political scheming] He transmigrates to the high-martial Great Chu dynasty and becomes a low-ranking officer in the Brocade Guards. On his first day on the job, he obtains the Crime-Crushing System. Whether he captures great villains of the martial world or solves major cases, he receives rewards such a 39.6kReads8.8Score2.7kShelves

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    He transmigrates to the powerful and martial Chu Dynasty, becoming a Jinyiwei (Imperial Guard) captain, and on his first day, he obtains the "God of Arrests System." He captures demons, solves major cases, and acquires unparalleled martial arts techniques. Amidst the turbulent political landscape of the court and the martial world, watch as he navigates the complexities of the land!

45. 445 何 Why Not Sail Together 何不同舟渡 Xian Yuke羡鱼珂Ancient Romance483k WordsCompleted "The print edition under the same title is available to buy online" [No golden finger, no transmigration, no rebirth. A pure historical romance about family and country, with high-IQ espionage and political intrigue] [A double agent undercover + a petty thief who grows: a lone wolf plays a game of raising a rabbit, gives her fangs, then insists they run away together] In a chaotic age, she is a thief worth less than a blade of grass, willing to do whatever it takes to stay alive. She steals ten 143kReads9.7Score106.8kShelves
46. 446 风 A Record of Splendor and Misty Rain 风华烟雨录 The Poor but Happy Little Donkey穷开心的小毛驴Eastern Fantasy697k WordsOngoing [Historical setting + light wuxia + lighthearted comedy + political intrigue] A handsome pavilion master who hides his true abilities, an exquisite divine physician who plays the pig to eat the tiger, a righteous young gentleman, and a wealthy heiress who spends lavishly. Four young people from very different walks of life meet and, each pursuing their own aims, set off together on a journey of their own. One step across the land, one step through the martial world. Conflict rages throughout the 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one? It's one of the better martial arts novels on Tomato Book, it's just a bit niche.

47. 447 人 No Sword of Parting in This World 人间不见不离剑 Hermit Seeking the Heart寻心居士28k WordsCompleted The Sword That Never Leaves the Mortal World 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The martial arts genre is not dead; these three short traditional martial arts novels are reminiscent of the styles of Jin Yong, Gu Long, and Liang Yusheng.

48. 448 单 An Innocent Little Lamb? My Brother Is Righteous to a Fault! 单纯小白羊？我兄弟正的发邪！ Jedediah耶底底亚Eastern Fantasy105k WordsOngoing "Ancient-Style Superpowers + Dual Personalities + Comedy + Mild Horror + Two Male Leads" Primary personality: A frail, innocent white lotus. Secondary personality: A crazed killer. My brother is the most devout follower of the “Eternal Lord.” He doesn’t drink, curse, or lie. He is pure and peaceful, gentle and mild, full of compassion, and never quarrelsome. He loves every person in this world... Hm? You’re asking why there’s blood on his mouth? Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious. After all... th 28Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The combination of martial arts and superpowers is quite interesting.

49. 449 冰 The Legend of the Icefire Golden Dragon 冰火金龙传 Chen Mengchen晨梦尘Eastern Fantasy199k WordsCompleted That year, he braved life and death and traveled across the martial world, all to save one person. That year, he was reborn in fire and returned to the martial world, all to kill one person. At the end of the Yuan dynasty, the empire was in chaos... 463Reads6.7Score102Shelves

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    Do not laugh at the youthful dreams of the martial world; who hasn't dreamt of it in their youth? Once, in my youth, I aspired to travel three thousand miles; now, I hesitate for a hundred steps without achieving anything. Half a lifetime spent in ignorance, I am but a mediocre person in this mundane world. In the blink of an eye, my parents' hair has turned white, and my children are toddling in school. A few coins of silver hasten my aging. My heart is still young, but wrinkles have appeared on my brow. In the midst of life's drunken dreams, youth remains, but I can only lament how fleeting time is.

50. 450 缘 The Sword of Fate 缘剑劫 Beachside Board Shorts海滩花裤衩Eastern Fantasy931k WordsOngoing [Traditional Wuxia] Two life-saving pills are stolen, and the Changshan Escort Agency is massacred overnight. Only the young master, Mei Jianzhi, escapes under the protection of a mad old Daoist, setting out on a homeless journey through the martial world. By a twist of fate, he arrives at Murong Manor and befriends the manor lord, Murong Li, Yishui Han, and other heroes. He accidentally discovers that his adoptive father, who saved his life and taught him martial arts, was the very man who robb 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts~

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