Jianghu Stories with Martial Arts Schools, and Maybe a Little Court Politics 江湖文，有武功门派的，可以适当有点朝廷

1. 251 大 A Literary Youth in the Han Dynasty 大汉文艺青年 Last Night I Saw Your Post昨夜见君帖Historical1.6M WordsOngoing [History] [Alternate World] [Transmigration] [Witty and Humorous] [Multiple Heroines] Fan Li, a rogue who runs a bar, undergoes Transmigration into ancient times. One poem stuns the literary world, and one song brings listeners to tears. From his initial, desperate flight to making his first splash at a grand literary gathering; from showing off his divine prowess at Chongli Terrace to fighting bloody battles in a lone northern fortress, the rascal laughs and curses his way through it all. In t 4.6kReads7.8Score34314d adds

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   A different kind of martial arts world, a different kind of story, every punch and every strike is visceral and bloody, absolutely thrilling! [Thumbs up][Thumbs up]

2. 252 华 The Flying Errand on Mount Hua 华山飞役 Literary Fiend文煞Eastern Fantasy201k WordsCompleted [Traditional wuxia + coming of age + jianghu + imperial court + Jin Yong-inspired series] The Yuan court bans martial arts, bringing ruin to the jianghu, and the Huashan Sect is destroyed. As the young master of the Demon Cult, I take the sect leader’s daughter with me to roam the jianghu, growing stronger along the way as I strive to save the martial world... 99Reads—Score—14d adds

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   It matches the description!

3. 253 重 Reborn in The Smiling, Proud Wanderer as a Little Demon 重生笑傲之魔崽子 The Walking Pencil行走的铅笔Male-Channel Fanfiction511k WordsCompleted I'm reborn into The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, and damn, I'm the villain? How am I supposed to deal with this? Ouyang Ming fished out the only ten coins he had, bought and ate three flatbreads, then looked at the street urchins glaring at him with cold eyes. 2.6kReads5.8Score12314d adds
4. 254 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
5. 255 综 Wuxia Crossover: The Guanghan Sword Saint of Qixia Town 综武七侠镇：广寒剑圣 Your Future你未来的Male-Channel Fanfiction703k WordsCompleted After archaeologist Wang Qianwu reincarnated and awakened the memories of his past lives, he discovered that he had been reborn in a world where martial arts from many universes coexisted. A splendid new life began. He changed his name to Wang Yi and made a name for himself in the martial world. Just as he was thinking of retiring, he stumbled upon a town called Seven Heroes Town... Volume One: Mixed Martial Arts + Seven Heroes Town. Volume Two: The Legend of Qin. The second volume begins with T 1.2kReads5.1Score12614d adds

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   Here it comes, here it comes, here it comes, here it comes!

6. 256 武 A Martial World Without Swords 武林无剑 Donggui Shiyilang东归十一郎Eastern Fantasy300k WordsCompleted From the Central Plains to the South Sea, from the South Sea to western Sichuan, from western Sichuan to the frontier, from the frontier to Jiangnan. He asks: What is the jianghu? Li Jinghong smiles without a word, sword in hand, and walks into the misty rain! The protagonist’s motto: Those who look like paragons of virtue aren’t necessarily gentlemen, and those with terrible reputations aren’t necessarily villains. Those who shoot arrows aren’t necessarily hunters, and those who expose people’s 158Reads—Score—14d adds

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   A pure martial arts novel without any cheat codes or special abilities; the imperial court exists, but not extensively—perfect for your taste.

7. 257 大 Palace Guard, from the Start with a Perfect Ancestral Blade Technique 大内侍卫，开局祖传刀法大圆满 Er Lang二狼Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Lin Cheng transmigrates into a world of advanced martial arts and becomes the personal guard of a princess in the imperial palace. Martial arts once flourished in this world. Tens of thousands of years ago, peerless masters would often shatter the void and ascend. But now, martial arts have declined. No one can shatter the void and ascend anymore! Lin Cheng obtains the [Martial Arts Mastery System], which lets him master martial arts instantly using Fate Coins. From the start, he raises his fami 18.3kReads8.1Score1.3k14d adds

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   Starting with self-rescue, then being invaded by a pig cage.

8. 258 大 Prince Consort of Great Qian: From the Start, I’m Thrown in a Pig Cage 大乾驸马：开局被浸猪笼 Pure as Gold and Fire金火纯青Historical1.5M WordsCompleted A peerless warrior king awakens in the body of a prince consort in Great Qian. Like a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate, he should be soaring to new heights, but from the start he is about to be stuffed into a pig cage and drowned? What is going on!!! 7.8kReads8.3Score75214d adds
9. 259 追 Chasing Wind Tower 追风楼 Illiterate Sun文盲孙Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted [Wuxia + Passion + Assassins + Comedy + Multiple Protagonists] There are no sword strikes that split the heavens here, only bodies that achieve sainthood! They are the shadows of the Heavenly Dao Sect, and a band of grim reapers wandering the mortal world! Everyone who makes it out of here alive has a story to tell. 1.6kReads8.8Score10014d adds

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   A thrilling martial arts world [laughs]

10. 260 假 The Fake Eunuch: Plundering Fortune and Throwing the Dynasty into Chaos 假太监：掠夺气运从祸乱皇朝开始 Greenwood Tassels青木流苏Eastern Fantasy1.5M WordsOngoing [Imperial Consort] + [Empress Dowager] + [Female Imperial Preceptor] + [Holy Maiden] + [Empress]... Reborn as the legitimate eldest son of a prince with a different surname in an ancient dynasty, he was forced to enter the palace and become a eunuch after making a few teasing remarks to the empress. His entire clan was also exterminated. Fortunately, he obtained the “Fortune Plundering” System. As long as he sabotaged his enemies' fortune, for example, by causing trouble that made things difficu 1.6kReads8.1Score25714d adds
11. 261 高 High Martial World: From the Start, I Obtain the Longevity Formula 高武世界：开局获得长生诀 Feng Yu风遇Eastern Fantasy603k WordsCompleted [Invincible protagonist + System + satisfying read] Qin Yue transmigrates to a high-martial world and immediately faces the dilemma of the century: become a eunuch, or remain a virgin for life? Furious and heartbroken, he decides to ditch the useless System and start his own business! Unexpectedly, he gains the legacy of the Longevity Formula Pro Max… 5.3kReads8.2Score25914d adds

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    Give this book a try, you won't be disappointed!

12. 262 穿 Transmigrating into Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: From the Start, I Steal the Bald Monk Xu 穿越天龙之开局截胡光头虚 Gathering Immortal Breezes, Drinking the Morning Dew汇得仙风饮晨露Male-Channel Fanfiction358k WordsCompleted (The writing may not be great, but the author is incredibly stubborn! How stubborn? Everyone hates A Zi, so of course I insist on having the protagonist take her in! See you in the comments!) He transmigrates into Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. To stay alive, he has no choice but to claim Xu Zhu's opportunity and play chess with Su Xinghe! But what if he can't play? Wait, this is the Exquisite Chess Challenge! After getting carried away at an inn, he accidentally takes A Zi in. Now what? Well, that 1.1kReads—Score—14d adds

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    Tianlong World, somewhat...

13. 263 商 Tales of the Merchant Knight 商侠传 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy430k WordsOngoing A single act of compassion gives rise to an epic. In the Zhizheng era at the end of the Yuan dynasty, the realm is in chaos. Corrupt officials rule, and the people are starving. Huang Shunwei, the only son of Ningjiang Prefecture’s richest man, is naturally kindhearted. When he releases a spirit turtle with a strange shell pattern into a lotus pond, he accidentally awakens the power of his family’s treasured heirloom, the Lotus Jade. That good deed is like a stone dropped into stagnant water, —Reads—Score—14d adds

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    A pure martial arts world! An absolute masterpiece!!

14. 264 大 The Great Song's Mightiest Crown Prince 大宋最强太子爷 Drunk at the Capital Gates While Bidding Farewell都门帐饮醉Historical1.2M WordsCompleted The Northern Song: a prosperous yet hollow dynasty. Its final years were a humiliating era rife with war. By a twist of fate, a modern college student transmigrates to the Northern Song and becomes its crown prince. With a System at his side, he builds a powerful army and cleans up the court. He advances technology and repels foreign enemies. Equally skilled with the pen and the sword, he proves himself a true man amid the clash of arms. 461Reads7.1Score—14d adds
15. 265 山 The Sword Qi Ballad of Mountains and Rivers 山河剑气歌 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy482k WordsCompleted The Jingkang Catastrophe tears the land apart and stains rivers and mountains with blood. Lu Huaizhen, a young swordsman burdened with a blood feud and half of a mysterious jade token, is swept into the whirlpool of the Song-Jin standoff and the conflicts of the martial world. As he searches for the truth, he faces the question, “Is martial arts meant for killing or for protecting?” He struggles to choose between family vengeance, national hatred, and the limits of chivalry. From the ferocity of 3Reads7.2Score—14d adds
16. 266 青 The Legend of the Azure Dragon 青冥蟠龙传 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Eastern Fantasy243k WordsCompleted The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (907–979) was one of the most chaotic eras in Chinese history, a time when military strongmen ruled and rival powers rose on every side, rife with war, intrigue, betrayal, and fleeting loyalty! The Legend of the Azure Dragon tells the story of Chai Yanzhao and Li Zhongqing, whose extraordinary journey through this turbulent age explores family and country, honor, trust, and the pursuit of their ideals. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
17. 267 无 The Invincible Little Prince 无敌小王爷 Cold Rain, Chilly Pines雨冷松寒Historical649k WordsCompleted I transmigrated into the world of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils and became a young prince of the Great Song. I even awakened a useless System for laying low. What should I do? No need to panic, no need to panic... Duan Yu: Brother-in-law, why are you hitting me again? Qiao Feng: Is my Great Liao doomed? We Khitans will never be slaves! Xu Zhu: At last, I can be a monk in peace. Sweeper Monk: You have a Buddhist nature, benefactor, yet walk the demonic path. You are a demon among Buddhas... 25Reads6.4Score—14d adds
18. 268 漕 Tales of the Canal and the Sea 漕海风云录 Wu Xuanqing吴玄卿Historical265k WordsCompleted The fires of the martial world light the land, while a common man’s hot blood stains the setting sun. In the chaos of the late Qing, the waters of the Huangpu River churned with blood. Foreign warships crushed the livelihoods of canal workers, while opium’s black tide soaked the land of China. The court grovelled, officials colluded with foreigners, and heroes of the martial world swore blood oaths, their blades and swords tearing through the long night. Xiao Tianfeng, the Red-Browed Hero, raise 24Reads—Score—14d adds
19. 269 武 Wuxia: I'm the Hengshan Sect Leader, and I Married Yilin from the Start 武侠：我恒山掌门，开局娶了仪琳 Zhang Beihai张北海Male-Channel Fanfiction307k WordsCompleted Lin Ye transmigrated into the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. He was taken in as a disciple by Abbess Dingyi as a child, and she even betrothed Yilin to him! He also activated a role-playing System. “Congratulations, Host. You have earned an A rating for playing Ye Gucheng. You are rewarded with a new character card.” “Congratulations, Host. You have earned an A rating for playing Yan Nantian. Your reward has been issued.” Under Lin Ye’s leadership, the once-weak Mount Heng Sect rose to po 205Reads6.2Score—14d adds
20. 270 侠 Legend of the Hero's Token 侠客令传奇 Yan Peng砚鹏Eastern Fantasy309k WordsOngoing In the morning mist of Qingfeng Town, the sound of chopping wood at the Yuelai Inn had been the whole of Shen Mo’s life. That changed when a band of men in black set the inn ablaze one night, pointing at his father, Shen Xiaotian, and roaring, “Thieves of the manual must die!” Only then did he learn that his father had once been an heir of the Valley of Heroes, and that the True Meaning of Martial Justice and the stolen Netherworld Demon Tome had already dragged his life into the whirlpool of th —Reads—Score—14d adds
21. 271 娱EN Entertainment Spring and Autumn 娱乐春秋 Ji Cha姬叉Eastern Fantasy1.8M WordsCompleted In a fictional world of martial arts and a hundred schools, a modern person tells the locals that cultivation isn’t the only way to get what you want. Want to be the young hero everyone in the martial world adores? Easy, as long as you’re sincere... For example, why not invite your junior sister for a drink? Confucius said: “When you transmigrate, don’t just toil away at cultivation. The locals aren’t as capable as you!” The heavens make a board, the stars make its pieces, and knowledge is the g 38.7kReads9.5Score5k14d adds
22. 272 游 Game Invasion: From the Start, I Master Baji and Become the Ultimate Demon Slayer 游戏入侵：开局八极，极道降魔 Currently Cultivating正在修行时Eastern Fantasy520k WordsOngoing [Game invasion, not mindless power fantasy, a partly ensemble cast, ancient martial arts, martial arts fanatic, no CP, leveling up, gaming, lone wolf] Bonus chapter rule: one bonus chapter for every 200 requests for updates. The real world is suddenly invaded by a metaverse game, and countless people go missing. Gao Jin transmigrates into this world with nothing to his name and old injuries weighing him down. He can only scrape by by reclaiming land and growing immortal beans. First shareholder: 1.8kReads—Score19114d adds

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    Engaging and not mindless, the characters learn martial arts independently. Respectfully presented by the Celestial Master's Mansion. The characters are well-developed and their arcs are complete. They are not stereotypical or mindless ruthless, but decisive and ruthless. Set against the backdrop of the Great Chu Dynasty.

23. 273 乱 Smoke Across the Turbulent Clouds 乱云烟 I Want to Play Gal Games for a Lifetime要玩一辈子gal呀Eastern Fantasy186k WordsOngoing Some people are entangled in karma from the moment they are born. Can the sword in your hand really cut it away? As the saying goes, you can draw your blade to cut the water, but the water will keep on flowing... When he left the mountain, he carried only three things: a silver needle, a sealed letter, and a master’s command he did not understand. Ten years of master and disciple. The peace of White Cloud Mountain was shattered in a single day. Yun Sheng had hoped to heal the world, never realiz 4Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Wherever there are people, there is a martial arts world. Beneath the hard-won peace after a chaotic era, undercurrents surge. The protagonist, who thought he would live an ordinary life, is unwittingly drawn into the turbulent tides. Lost memories and a shattered martial arts world, the grudges of his predecessors and the present-day love and hatred—what kind of martial arts world awaits this young swordsman? It features elements of internal and external martial arts, a martial arts novel with a focus on growth.

24. 274 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 45Reads6.0Score—14d adds

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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: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

25. 275 斧 The Sound of an Axe 斧声 tomato, the Most Devotedtomato第一深情Mystery153k WordsCompleted I work at a state-owned factory. The coworker who had lived next door for three years had been silent for three days. The moment I opened the door, I saw an axe embedded in her head... 8Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It's so good! I watched it while eating, and before I knew it, a lot of time had passed.

26. 276 宋 Song Dynasty Wuxia: The Poisonous Demoness Azi Takes Down the Entire Martial World 宋朝武侠：妖女阿紫毒翻整个武林 Salty Fish Who Runs After Showing Off装完逼就跑的咸鱼Male-Channel Fanfiction453k WordsOngoing My new work is out! You can read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 154Reads—Score—14d adds

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    [Thinking][Making a face][Facepalm] Decisive and ruthless + cruel execution; no system + pure martial arts + no cultivation. Starting from the ending of Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils + Water Margin + Jin Ping Mei + Yang Family Generals + White-Browed Hero + Four Great Martial Arts Masters

27. 277 少 The Shaolin Kid and the Princess 少林小子与公主 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Set against the turmoil of the late Ming dynasty, the novel follows Lu Qingya, a lay disciple of Shaolin. He rises from weakness to strength, encountering one extraordinary opportunity after another. Through a remarkable bond with Emperor A Yue, he is chosen as the emperor's consort and battles the Jin forces. Meanwhile, a murder in the jianghu leads to a shocking secret: a peerless manual has appeared, one capable of commanding the entire martial world. When Lu Qingya accidentally obtains it, t 6Reads—Score—14d adds

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    New and great book recommendations, every single one is excellent!

28. 278 三 Three Sisters in the Martial World 三姐妹的江湖 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy878k WordsCompleted During the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet of the Great Zhao Dynasty, ten-year-old Princess Li Jianing stood on tiptoe to pluck a lantern and witnessed Eunuch Zhao Wuji leading troops in a rebellion. The eldest princess, Li Xianglin, held off the enemy with her Mo Dao, while the second princess, Li Meiling, used a mechanical silver dart to kill their pursuers and help her little sister escape. After the three fell from a cliff, they were rescued by Sword Saint Ling Juexiao and went into seclusion at 8Reads—Score—14d adds
29. 279 两 A Journey Through Rain and Snow Between the Two Capitals 两京雨雪行 Han Shuangjian韩霜剑Eastern Fantasy552k WordsOngoing A tale of wits and courage, exposing conspiracies and traps, and using clever strategies to break through one challenge after another. The story follows young Wu Feng, who travels alone north at his master’s command to pay a visit to the Iron Flute Hero. He punishes Mongol officers, outwits the Ghost Claw Sect, teaches treacherous villains a lesson, makes a killing selling to Mongol nobles, and wreaks havoc at the execution ground! Hunted at every turn by the Northern Garrison and the Ghost Claw 9Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Witness how the orphan of Wu family uses his wit and courage to stir up trouble in the capitals of the Yuan Dynasty (Dadu) and the Southern Song Dynasty (Lin'an).

30. 280 山 Sword Soul of the Mountains and Rivers 山河图剑魂 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy464k WordsCompleted The “Map of Mountains and Rivers” appears, sparking a struggle for possession between the Eight Great Sects and the Demon Cult. Young Lu Qingya, an orphan and heir to a reclusive swordsman, is drawn into the conflict after saving Cheng Suyi, the orphaned child of a swordsmith being hunted down. As they flee, the two decipher fragments of the “Map of Mountains and Rivers” and discover clues hidden within it to the former dynasty's dragon veins and the peerless martial art, the Nine Forms of Qian 24Reads—Score—14d adds
31. 281 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—14d adds

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    The Hundred Schools of Thought, Jianghu and Temple

32. 282 行 Roaming the Martial World with Three Colors of Haki 行走江湖，我拥有三色霸气 A Commonplace Person of the Most Common Sort俗不可耐俗的俗人Male-Channel Fanfiction426k WordsCompleted I update twice a day without fail, and I’ll do my best to post three chapters on Saturdays and Sundays! Transmigration + martial arts + mystery and deduction + overwhelming swagger Zhang San says: “I’ve transmigrated. There’s no way I’m letting this world bully me.” The Emperor says: “What a lawless scoundrel.” The maid Cui’er asks: “Sect Leader, you’re amazing!” Zhang San replies: “I can be even more amazing.” The Holy Maiden asks: “What do you like about me?” Zhang San says: “I like your figur 2.8kReads—Score14114d adds

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    Golden finger + martial arts sect + imperial court + mystery

33. 283 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
34. 284 武 A Martial Hero Rescues His Sister from a Scam Compound in Myanmar 武侠缅甸诈骗园救妹 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞43k WordsCompleted A martial arts tale of rescuing his sister from a scam compound in Myanmar 3Reads—Score—14d adds
35. 285 港 Tales of Hong Kong’s Underworld: Starting in Kowloon Walled City 港岛江湖往事！从九龙城寨开始 CEO AhCEO啊Male-Channel Fanfiction43k WordsOngoing On a stormy night, I row a ramshackle smuggling boat and narrowly escape the jaws of a shark. After I come ashore, a boss from Kowloon Walled City tells me I'm the chosen one from a century-old prophecy, destined to unite Hong Kong's underworld. My name is Zheng Zhiyong. I'm just a mainlander trying to earn enough to eat. They save me, give me a name, and push me onto a road of blood and fire. I think it's gratitude I owe them, until I discover... The armored-car heist was a setup. The wins 21Reads—Score—14d adds

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    "Tales of Hong Kong's Underworld! Starting from Kowloon Walled City"—a Kowloon Walled City version of "Rurouni Kenshin"—it kept me up all night! 🔥Key Highlights: Gu Long-style aesthetic + anime-like action + gangster intrigue + the blood and tears of Chinese laborers—a triple dose of exhilarating excitement! 💡Reading Guide: The author's writing is superb, the imagery is like watching a movie! A must-read for fans of hardcore underworld stories like "The Swordsman" and "Election"! The early chapters focus on realistic survival, while the later fight scenes are incredibly romantic and cool! ❤️Personal Review: The most unique genre I've seen this year. The protagonist is ruthless and tragic, the villains are incredibly charismatic, and the Hong Kong atmosphere is off the charts. The author is under contract, updates are stable, and the quality is guaranteed!

36. 286 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
37. 287 青 The Young Men of Qingfeng 青峰少年行 Moonlit Breeze over Zhugong渚宫风月Eastern Fantasy605k WordsOngoing The story takes place in the martial world of the mid-Ming dynasty, where martial arts sects abound and rival factions scheme against one another for martial manuals, territory, and prestige. The imperial court both courts and guards against the martial world’s factions, maintaining a delicate balance. In this world, good and evil are not absolute. Much of it is a gray area shaped by self-interest. 17Reads—Score314d adds

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    I've read a lot of martial arts novels

38. 288 尘 The Dustblade Guards the Palace 尘锋镇阙 Awareness觉性Martial Arts668k WordsOngoing The protagonist is both righteous and wicked, neither wholly good nor evil, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals! He takes revenge on the spot. If he can’t get even right away, he’ll find a way to do it later. No saintly do-gooder, no brainless characters! Rescuing a gravely wounded noble on a snowy night draws him into the martial world, the power struggles at court, and the conflict between good and evil, as he investigates the secrets of the Imperial Bones. Welcome, new and longtime 2.9kReads6.0Score18414d adds

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    Perfectly suited, a very good book.

39. 289 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
40. 290 栖 Chronicles of Qiwucheng 栖梧城传记 Wuyi Recluse武夷散人Eastern Fantasy306k WordsOngoing A classic martial-arts detective tale, historical mystery, youthful passion, with no System or cheats. During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty, the realm had only just been pacified, and every trade was waiting to be rebuilt. The balance of power in the martial world shifted dramatically. The influence of the four great martial families, who controlled the Seven Gangs (power), Eight Associations (wealth), Nine Mountains (letters), and Ten Strongholds (arms), waned noticeably. The world's Fiv 65Reads—Score—14d adds

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    Forty-six sects, is that enough? [Laughing emoji] One city, two islands, five sects, four families, seven gangs, eight associations, nine mountains, and ten strongholds. And each sect has its own logic and basis; they're not just there to fill space. You can't imagine them not being included. But I digress. Ultimately, this is a detective story about young martial arts heroes. All these sects are just to solve a question that bothered my childhood—what do these heroes rely on for a living? So there are the three religions (Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism) based on culture and faith, like the Nine Mountains and the Star Sect; the Nanfeng family and the eight major merchant associations based on commerce; the seven gangs based on transportation routes; the ten strongholds based on robbery; the two islands of Youming and Tianji that stir up trouble; and the Peach Blossom Spring—Qiwu City—where the main characters reside!

41. 291 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
42. 292 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
43. 293 天 A Hero's Unbridled Passion 天纵侠情 Scholar of Jingchu's Lakes and Seas荆楚湖海士Eastern Fantasy491k WordsOngoing Too young to know how perilous the mountains and seas could be, he plunged into deep ravines and raging floods. At first, he faced fierce tigers with ease. With a fearless heart, he roared to the heavens, nocked an arrow, and drew his carved bow. After years in the martial world, he wandered alone with a blue steed and an iron sword. From north to south, all admired his extraordinary gifts. He braved the storm head-on and subdued a flood dragon with his bare hands. “Linjiang Immortal” Young Kang 11Reads—Score—14d adds

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    This book is worth checking out. It returns to traditional martial arts fiction, which suits your reading needs perfectly. It contains stories from the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. It's not fantasy or time travel; the plot is driven by the protagonist's inner transformation. It's a martial arts story with a single female lead, emphasizing the spirit of chivalry, serving the country and its people, and highlighting patriotism.

44. 294 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
45. 295 白 Bai Xiaoshang 白晓殇 Minister of Waterworks水部尚书Eastern Fantasy148k WordsOngoing A dragon's spirit lies hidden in the abyss for years, then rises to the clouds in a single stroke. The death of Huang Rong, once hailed as the world's most beautiful woman, is merely the beginning. The Northern Dragon royal family, the five surnames and seven clans, and the martial world of the five regions: a storm of blood and violence still lies ahead. 236Reads—Score—14d adds

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    It has everything, but leans towards a group portrait.

46. 296 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 1.8kReads8.3Score13514d adds

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    Each school has its own martial arts techniques, and there are sect rivalries and duels as heroes roam the martial world together. It's incredibly exciting.

47. 297 时 The Edict of the Abyss 时渊令 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy357k WordsCompleted Time and space are as deep as the abyss, and chivalry is the law. A modern youth falls into the martial world of a past life, where he rediscovers his chivalrous heart amid blood feuds and a world-shaking conspiracy. Together with his beloved confidante, he overcomes one crisis after another, ultimately bridging past and present and grasping the eternal truth of chivalry. 2Reads—Score—14d adds
48. 298 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
49. 299 曾 Zeng Guofan's Bloody Battles 曾国藩血战史 Cold Wind Flying冷风飞Eastern Fantasy353k WordsCompleted Drawing on Zeng Guofan’s life and personal growth, this book explores how he relentlessly disciplined himself in pursuit of the Confucian ideal of “inner sagehood and outer kingship,” ultimately undertaking the tragic mission of “righting the instruments of state for the land, and restoring the heart of Heaven and Earth.” His military philosophy was far more than a set of tactics: it was the expression and practical application of his life philosophy in a time of chaos, and its influence on late 2Reads—Score114d adds
50. 300 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

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