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1. 1 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: A Woodcutter's Axe from the Start 笑傲：开局一柄砍柴刀 Author Bu Yi Tian Ya作家布衣天涯Male-Channel Fanfiction597k WordsOngoing (The rating has only just been posted and will keep rising, so feel free to read!) Chu Shaofan was an ordinary hunter from a mountain village. He had no peerless talent or renowned master to guide him. From the start, all Chu Shaofan had was a rusty woodcutter's knife. Then he stumbled upon a copy of the Yijin Jing, and his body was transformed! While everyone else trains with the sword, I train with the blade. While everyone else fights for fame, I prove the Dao. Rescuing Qu Feiyan, giving Ren 509Reads5.7Score—Shelves

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   #Swordsman: The story begins with a woodcutter's knife, transmigrating into the body of a hunter's son, living in abject poverty. He thought his life would be spent chopping wood, but then he stumbled upon the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) in the back mountains of the Southern Shaolin Temple. From then on, the woodcutter's knife became a deadly weapon, and the name "Blood Hand Yama" resounded throughout the martial world. Along the way, he took in the unruly little devil Qu Feiyan, became the head of the Hengshan Sect… The martial world is vast, and I, with just a woodcutter's knife, will conquer it all!

2. 2 女 Get Lost, Goddess! I Only Have Eyes for the Female Supporting Character 女神滚，我独好宠女配 Sword Flying Through Flowers剑飞花Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted At Tiger-Wolf Mountain, Shen Yihuan, a young disciple of the Dongli Sect, accidentally rescues a female disciple of the Emei Sect. The two soon discover that they have stumbled upon a conspiracy revolving around one of the “Ten Sects’ Four Beauties.” Along the way, they search for a way to save people and meet Xia Hongmei, Xiao Xueer, and others, all among the Ten Sects’ Four Beauties of the Ten Sects Alliance. They are swept up in the upheavals among the ten sects, cross paths with members of t 1.2kReads6.8Score101Shelves

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   Traditional martial arts fiction prioritizes a plausible plot, emphasizing martial arts descriptions, suspense, and poignant romance. On Tiger Wolf Mountain, Shen Yihuan, a young man from the Dongli Sect, unintentionally saves a female disciple from the Emei Sect. The two later discover a conspiracy surrounding one of the "Ten Sects and Four Beauties." Following this, they search for her, befriending the "Ten Sects and Four Beauties"—Xia Hongmei, Xiao Xue'er, and Leng Qingluo—within the Ten Sects Alliance, becoming embroiled in the power struggles of the Ten Sects and encountering members of the Demonic Cult, leading to a series of exciting martial arts adventures.

3. 3 落 The Down-and-Out Prince Wants to Restore His Kingdom, but Marries a Commandery Princess First 落魄皇子想复国，却先娶了个郡主 Ashes Not Yet Extinguished残灰未烬Historical176k WordsOngoing (Multiple female leads, light political intrigue, wuxia, an alternate setting, and a relatively slow pace.) Xiao Yuhui, a prince of a fallen kingdom, was born burdened with the task of restoring his country. Before turning twenty, he had already reached the level of a first-rate martial artist, and he also possessed a sign-in intelligence System that could provide information beyond the reach of ordinary people. To lay the groundwork for his cause, he heads to Wangning City on the border of the 112Reads—Score120Shelves

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   Light martial arts + political intrigue

4. 4 重 Reborn in The Return of the Condor Heroes: Becoming Li Mochou's Disciple 重生神雕：拜师李莫愁 A Flock of Ducks一群鸭Male-Channel Fanfiction1.8M WordsOngoing [No System + Traditional Martial Arts + Jin Yong + Multiple Female Leads] A reimagined Condor Heroes world, making up for every regret. No one knows the sorrow in Mochou's heart, As she drifts among the clouds, her thoughts remain unread. A restless heart and a beauty's tears, When wind and cloud converge, her grace shines clear. Affection can entangle and bind a maiden's hair, After roaming the mortal world, meeting feels like the first time. May we share our dreams beneath the green bamboo, K 14kReads6.2Score877Shelves

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   Hand-crafted pure martial arts

5. 5 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... 659Reads6.4Score104Shelves

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6. 6 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! … 1.6kReads8.6Score136Shelves
7. 7 三 The Sequel to Three Gates Street 三门街前后传 Anonymous佚名Historical285k WordsCompleted The Three Gate Street: Before and After, also known as The Complete Tale of the Eight Swords, Seven Heroes, and Sixteen Noble Men, is a long Qing dynasty chivalric novel by an anonymous author. The book has thirty-three chapters and around 280,000 characters. Set during the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty, it tells of the eunuch Liu Jin and the corrupt minister Shi Hongji, who seize power, wreak havoc in government, and persecute loyal officials. The story follows heroes and heroines such as Hon 45Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   A solid and profound masterpiece of martial arts fiction. It may not have groundbreaking settings, but it perfectly inherits and interprets the core charm of martial arts. [Original novel enthusiast][Original novel enthusiast]

8. 8 花 The Legend of Hua Ziqi 花子期传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy356k WordsCompleted This book has been adapted into a motion comic, with simultaneous updates on Douyin, Hongguo, and Tomato. [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Master Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Gu Long style] He is famous throughout the land, yet scorns fame and fortune; He opposes feudal ethics, yet remains loyal and righteous; He is brilliant beyond compare, yet sometimes muddleheaded; He is charming and carefree, yet keeps his desires in check; He loves meddling in other people's busine 383Reads8.2Score101Shelves

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   Traditional martial arts style (Gu Long style) + suspenseful mystery + series novels, one case per book.

9. 9 七 Legend of the Seven Killings Hall 七杀殿传奇 Armchair Writer空头文学家Eastern Fantasy714k WordsCompleted [Wuxia] [Mystery] [Deduction] [Detective] [Crime Solving] [High Martial] [Sword God] [Country and Family] [Political Intrigue] The second installment in The Legend of Hua Ziqi series, following Bloodflower Mystery. This book is divided into two volumes. The first depicts the treacherous and unpredictable jianghu, while the second chronicles political intrigue and power struggles at court. A solitary, cold-hearted young man bears a pair of crescent-moon hooks. He entered the jianghu to avenge 670Reads8.0Score101Shelves
10. 10 武 Martial World, Don't Bully Me: I Have a Demon Blade 武侠，休要欺负我，我有一把魔刀 Huang Xiaozhao0黄小招0Martial Arts216k WordsOngoing The martial world was never a place for settling scores with satisfying vengeance. It was a place filled with deceit, coldness, and hurt... Yan Xiaoxiang watched his family home destroyed and his loved ones die with his own eyes. His young heart was burdened with the pain of the world. A demonic blade fell into his hands. It could kill, and it could ensnare the mind... In the end, he chose to kill! 1.8kReads—Score—Shelves

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    This novel can

11. 11 鸳 The Mandarin Ducks’ Martial World: One Sword Through Dust and Wind for Thirty Thousand Miles 鸳鸯江湖：风尘一剑三万里 Riding a Sword, Listening to the Wind's Song御剑听风吟Eastern Fantasy634k WordsCompleted Lin Yueqi was an ordinary scholar who accidentally killed a thousand-year-old toad, bringing disaster upon his family and the village where he had grown up. From then on, he was swept into a shocking conspiracy. Danger lurked at every turn, with traps layered upon traps. In this vast world of martial arts, how many people could he truly trust? In the teeming mortal world, he met Yu Qingyan, the “Penglai Heroine,” and became entangled in a torturous romance. A love that defied death, brotherhood, 20Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A classic traditional martial arts story, set in the imperial court, filled with political intrigue and a tragic love story. The scholar Lin Yueqi, who aspires to fulfill his father's wish of passing the imperial examinations, is unexpectedly drawn into a shocking conspiracy after an accident occurs. He teams up with the heroine Yu Qingyan from Penglai to slay a thousand-year-old toad. His parents are murdered, and his beloved village of Yunjiagou is slaughtered overnight, leaving only his childhood friends Tian Chunyang, Zhao Erniu, Jin Shuisheng, and Bai Ruoyun. The five embark on a long journey to find the truth and the real killer. However, the further they go, the more Lin Yueqi discovers that danger lurks everywhere, and he is drawn into a series of terrifying vortexes. Court intrigue and (jianghu qingchou, a term referring to the complex relationships and rivalries within the martial arts world) unfold one after another. What are the true intentions of the lurking evil cult "Moon Dance Remnant Song"? What are the grudges and feuds spanning generations? The male and female leads are deeply in love yet constantly torment each other; brothers are bound by life and death yet irreconcilably opposed. As the saying goes, "No love is without grudges," this book is both heart-wrenching and epic, and is well worth reading.

12. 12 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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    A traditional martial arts story set in the twilight of a dynasty, where the people suffer greatly. The legendary swordsman Wang Suifeng, advocating for the people's survival, is brutally suppressed by the emperor. Caught in a desperate situation, a traitor within the rebel army mocks him, 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. [Cool]

13. 13 倚 Heavenly Sword and Dragon Slaying Saber: Zhang Wuji, the Adoptive Father, Crushes Duan Ziyu 倚天屠龙：义父张无忌狂虐段子羽 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction261k WordsCompleted From the start, he became Zhang Wuji's disciple. In the Kunlun Mountains, he met Duan Ziyu's first wife, Zhang Yuzhen, and got her pregnant in one encounter, making martial arts alliance leader Duan Ziyu a father. The Ming Cult returned, leaving Duan Ziyu's Six Meridian Divine Sword and Dugu Nine Swords with no chance to shine. To defeat Zhang Wuji, Duan Ziyu had to endure his wife's repeated betrayals and one defeat after another. He castrated himself with his own blade and created the Sunflowe 4.6kReads8.0Score407Shelves

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    For those of you who were furious reading "Nine Yin Nine Yang" back in the day, check out this book—it'll really put you through the wringer. See how Zhang Wuji utterly crushes Duan Ziyu, sending him running for his life. [Smirk]

14. 14 什 What? I'm the Demon Cult's Holy Son? 什么，我是魔教圣子？ Wild Boar Cauldron野猪鼎Eastern Fantasy721k WordsCompleted [Traditional martial arts] + [No martial arts variety shows] + [Female lead] + [Fake invincibility] + [Wuxia] “I’m not the Demon Cult’s Holy Son!” “But your name is the same as the Holy Son’s.” “It’s just a coincidence.” “The martial art you practice is the Demon Cult’s supreme technique!” “An old man taught it to me.” “That old man is an elder of the Demon Cult!” “...I’m not the Demon Cult’s Holy Son, anyway!” Facing the martial world’s questions, Li Qianjue spoke with an air of righteousness. 592Reads—Score108Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts, original work...

15. 15 陆 The Legend of Lu Xiaoyao 1: The Cherry Blossom Thief 陆小妖传奇1樱花大盗 Xuan Yuan Han Ye轩辕寒夜Eastern Fantasy780k WordsOngoing What is the martial world? Perhaps it isn’t all fighting and killing, but it really can be a madhouse. That’s why there will always be someone guarding the righteous principles of heaven and earth. Such a person is called a hero, even if it’s a little demon… Lu Xiaoyao! 30Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Continuing the legend of Gu Long and maintaining the style of new martial arts fiction, this series avoids any fantasy or imaginative elements, presenting genuine stories of ancient times in the martial arts world, striving to create another legend! The name Lu Xiaoyao didn't appear out of thin air. Those familiar with Gu Long's works may know that the legends he created often seem to fall from the sky, with slight imperfections. For the origin of Lu Xiaoyao's name, please read (逍遥如烟剑). The Lu Xiaoyao series continues!

16. 16 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: The Sequel 神雕大侠后传 Sharp-Tongued Beauty毒舌娇娃Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted (A traditional martial arts novel, primarily a crossover between The Return of the Condor Heroes, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, and The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. No System, not a power fantasy, so please don't read it if that bothers you. Jin Yong's martial arts stories have several versions. There is a gap of sixty to seventy years between The Return of the Condor Heroes and The Heaven Sword and the Dragon Saber that Jin Yong never wrote about. The author seamlessly fills in those missing d 14.6kReads7.5Score917Shelves

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    😅😅

17. 17 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

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    One sword cleaves the heavens, one palm slays a Martial Saint. Winter. Lingering snow. Her sword is moonlight. Her poison is honey. Her name is a secret. Purple robes, like lightning. Her person, like poetry. The world only knows Princess Jinning, Zhao Qingli, a living portrait of a lady in the deep palace. But they do not know that she is also the only successor of the Sword God, a once-in-a-century genius of the Tang Clan. Her sword is named "Purple Lightning." When the sword is drawn, it is like a fleeting shadow. No one in the world can withstand three moves from her. Because those who have seen the third move have all become mute dead men. Her palm is named "Soul Chaser." Her fingers are named "Wind Slicer." Chu Yueyao and Wen Yunshu are not maids, but two deadly shadows. Three women, a game in winter. The martial world is a cup of strong liquor. But they want to savor the elegance of tea. Until someone spills this cup of tea... One sword cleaves the heavens, one palm slays a Martial Saint...

18. 18 公 The Princess and the Sword Immortal 公主与剑仙 Zhi Ge Wen Mo止戈问墨Eastern Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted Atop Lock Dragon Peak, snow falls without a sound. Xiao Jianqiu, the “Lone Shadow Sword Immortal,” is invincible beneath heaven with his gleaming blade. He watches the clouds drift by, seeking nothing more than freedom and ease. The martial world? Just a place where grudges are settled and swords do the talking. In Jinling, behind the deep walls of the imperial palace, Princess Zhaoyang Zhao Jin is born to privilege, yet finds the palace walls too high and her life too stifling. The court? Nothi 2.3kReads—Score192Shelves
19. 19 血 Blood Slays the Nine Heavens: The Soul-Sundering Spear of Blade and Sword 血弑九霄之刀剑断魂枪 Heavenly Dragon Slash天罡飞龙斩Eastern Fantasy337k WordsOngoing A young constable escorts the prefect and investigates a powerful clan, encountering thirteen assassins along the way. One ghost and one demon among the thirteen assassins: what kind of story will unfold? Thanks for watching the first installment: The Nangong Mystery. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Xiao Yinfeng and the Thirteen Assassins: One Ghost and One Demon

20. 20 长 Longevity: Starting with a Chance Encounter with Li Canghai in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils 长生：从在天龙偶遇李沧海开始 Goddess's Lackey女神的狗腿子Male-Channel Fanfiction4.9M WordsOngoing No cheating in this novel, no cheating in this novel, no cheating in this novel. The important things must be said three times! Also, the world doesn't revolve around the protagonist. I've created a vast world, so don't read this if that's not your thing! He has witnessed Li Canghai's bewitching charm and become a rebellious disciple who defies his master. He has seen Wang Yuyan's beauty and Xiaolongnu's cool elegance. He has even seen the unparalleled domineering presence of the Eastern Leader. 17.7kReads7.1Score1.2kShelves

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    Not bad, this one.

21. 21 老 The Jianghu Chronicles of Mom and Dad 老爸老妈江湖史 Useless Aji没用阿吉Eastern Fantasy150k WordsCompleted [Written in the style of Wen Rui'an's wuxia novels, with the structure of a TV drama, anti-traditional martial arts, a large cast and multiple settings, and deeply immersive] The story of Li Kuangtu's life wandering the martial world. Today, I want to tell you my story. I've met wise and mighty leaders, gamblers who value loyalty above all, elders who defiled their own daughters, dutiful daughters who killed their fathers, dragon slayers who became dragons, and beggars who rose to become allianc 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Come on, come on, let's have traditional martial arts!

22. 22 将 The General's Tears 将军的眼泪 Useless Aji没用阿吉Eastern Fantasy426k WordsCompleted [Wen-style anti-traditional martial arts + nonlinear storytelling + ensemble cast and factions + love of country and home + youthful heroes + the greatest under heaven] A novel that encompasses nearly every kind of martial arts fiction. At the turn of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Blood-Drinker General slaughters the Taiping Sect in Sichuan to seize the Manual of Chaos. This gradually gives rise to countless strange and uncanny tales of the martial world, weaving a poignant historical legend 69Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 23 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 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The author, a true practitioner of traditional martial arts fiction, has read all the works of Jin Yong and Gu Long and is deeply influenced by them.

24. 24 淮 Huaiyun Covers the Palace 淮云覆阙 Old Chen, Who Loves Shenbo Liquor爱吃神博酒的陈老Eastern Fantasy148k WordsOngoing [Traditional wuxia] [No System, no transmigration, no rebirth] [A true martial-world atmosphere] Why was the sect’s senior disciple expelled? Why did the prince’s only daughter enter the martial world? Within the Great Qian Dynasty, traitors plotted rebellion, while powerful enemies watched hungrily from beyond its borders. A political game in the imperial capital sparks a crisis that threatens to bring the realm crashing down. Song Quechen leaves the court’s power struggles behind, uniting peop —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ensemble cast and traditional martial arts writing are quite good.

25. 25 综 A Film and TV Crossover: Grant Me Three Thousand Wishes 综影视之许我三千心愿 Pipi Q皮皮QFemale-Channel Fanfiction984k WordsOngoing A different possibility for various film and television worlds, making up for all the regrets of the original stories. No lovesick protagonists, no golden finger, logical storytelling, not canon, parallel worlds based on film and television dramas, intelligent protagonists, political scheming, palace intrigue, strong female leads, the Republic of China era, equally matched couples... 1. Aisin-Gioro Yongqi and Xilin-Jueluo Linlang 2. Lu Mengping and Qin Shuo 3. Xiao Zhenying and Lin Xie 1.7kReads—Score—Shelves

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    The Legend of the Condor Heroes world

26. 26 倚 The Legend of Junxiang: A Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber 倚天前传之君襄风云录 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction264k WordsCompleted A chance encounter atop Mount Hua sparks a century-long entanglement in the martial world! The Heaven Reliant Sword in Guo Xiang's jade hands, and the first stirrings of Taiji in Zhang Junbao's heart. When yearning devotion meets the tender feelings of youth, what sparks will fly amid national hatred and family feuds? The Legend of Junxiang: The Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, also known as The Legend of Junxiang: The Sequel to The Return of the Condor Heroes, fills in the most unf 4.1kReads8.1Score298Shelves

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    The story of Zhang Sanfeng and Guo Xiang.

27. 27 倚 The Legend of Junxiang: A Prequel to The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, Part 2 倚天前传之君襄风云录2 The Tired-Headed Youngster费头青年Male-Channel Fanfiction523k WordsOngoing Another work by the author of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Ming Cult's Revenge. [The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber] [The Legend of the Condor Heroes] [The Return of the Condor Heroes] [Wuxia] [System] [Transmigration] [Jin Yong fan fiction] This isn't a wish-fulfillment story about seducing other men's wives and taking in one's master's wife or junior sister. Xiangyang falls, and Guo Jing and Huang Rong die. On Mount Emei, the “Little Eastern Heretic” Guo Xiang uses her sword as a brus 10kReads8.7Score541Shelves
28. 28 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 1kReads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional wuxia (martial arts) fanfiction, specifically the Tianlong series.

29. 29 少 The Young Imperial Guard 少年金吾卫 Xiao Yilian萧逸莲Martial Arts715k WordsCompleted This is a martial arts novel set in an alternate history. A mysterious jade pendant leads to the founding of a brand-new princely residence. The protagonists are a group of sunny, cheerful young people. They have no blood feud over a father’s murder, nor any grudge over the destruction of their families. All they have is passionate conviction and the courage to root out traitors and drive away evil. After one drinking session, the heir sells himself to the crown prince. From then on, ruler and s 139Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You can try this book.

30. 30 破 The Hero Who Defeated the Invaders 破虏英雄传 Pear Blossoms in a Storm, Beneath a Lonely Lamp暴雨梨花孤灯下Male-Channel Fanfiction3.3M WordsOngoing This novel tells a stirring, suspenseful story set during the nearly hundred years between The Return of the Condor Heroes and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, when the martial world of the Central Plains was in turmoil. The Legend of the Heroes Who Broke the Mongol Siege mainly follows Guo Polu, his sister Guo Xiang, and Zhang Sanfeng after the fall of Xiangyang. The story begins when Guo Xiang hears that Kublai Khan plans to bury Guo Jing and Huang Rong’s coffins in Niujia Village, Lin’an. R 3.5kReads8.9Score262Shelves

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    Authentic martial arts fiction, in the style of Jin Yong, worth reading.

31. 31 血 Legend of Bloodshed on Mount Wudang 血溅武当山传奇 Half a Jin Lao二分之一金老Martial Arts600k WordsCompleted A severely underrated work of literature, an epic masterpiece full of vivid emotion. Martial arts + history + romance + leveling up through monster-slaying + a regretful pursuit of a wife + tangled grievances + emotional turmoil. A good-for-nothing male lead and an impulsive female lead meet because of a misunderstanding and are forced to wander the martial world together. They study under the same master and each finds their own opportunities to learn martial arts. Their differing ideals lead t 2kReads8.0Score197Shelves

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    Without reading about the bloodshed at Wudang Mountain, one cannot truly call oneself a hero.

32. 32 血 Bloodshed on Mount Wudang 血溅武当山 Half a Jin Lao二分之一金老Eastern Fantasy344k WordsCompleted A weather-beaten young man gradually finds his way through confusion, survives against all odds in a world plunged into chaos, and steadily gets everything he wished for. But he loses things far more precious, such as family, friendship, and love. If only time could turn back. 1.3kReads6.6Score111Shelves
33. 33 诸 Across the Heavens, Starting with Martial Arts 诸天从国术开始 Goddess's Lackey女神的狗腿子Male-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsOngoing In the world of Dragon and Snake, he pioneers the martial path of the Human Immortal. In the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he combines numerous martial arts techniques. In the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes, he joins hands with Xiaolongnü to usher in an unprecedented golden age of martial arts... The story has currently reached The Return of the Condor Heroes, where the female lead is Xiaolongnü as portrayed by Liu Yifei. Watch as the protagonist gradually claims resources from 136Reads6.6Score105Shelves

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    Wuxia (martial arts) time travel.

34. 34 群 Chronicles of Heroes and Chivalrous Shadows 群英侠影录 Golden-Feathered Eagle金羽雕Eastern Fantasy533k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel steeped in history. It is a story of love and vengeance for family and country, of chivalrous heroes and young gallants in fine clothes riding spirited steeds. The novel creates a vast jianghu and an expansive world of martial arts. Its breadth of martial arts, number of schools, and cast of characters are among its defining features. Inspired by the narrative methods and writing styles of Liang Yusheng and Jin Yong, every word has been independently conceived and writt 1.5kReads—Score149Shelves

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    A classic martial arts novel set in ancient China, featuring a group of young heroes. It employs the language and narrative techniques of Jin Yong and Liang Yusheng, with a simple and fluent style, free from lengthy, contrived, or pretentious environmental descriptions and ornate language. Every word and phrase is independently conceived and created by the author, avoiding any AI-generated content. The novel possesses a rich historical weight, vividly portraying the loyalty and patriotism of chivalrous heroes and generals. The work boasts a grand theme, a captivating and tightly-knit story, ingenious plotting, seamless structure, and tight logic, with no loopholes and all foreshadowing resolved. Read on, and the author will take you on a journey through the martial arts world! Witness as the young hero Qin unites heroes from across the land to reshape the passionate world of martial arts!

35. 35 春 Spring Mountains Bathed in Wild Light 春山照野 Hot Spring Crawfish泡汤小龙虾Eastern Fantasy241k WordsOngoing [Never takes a beating + authentic martial world + spectacular fights + concealed weapons + a flower in hand or a leaf plucked from a branch, anything can be a weapon + the romance of being a man] Three thousand worlds, one thought can bring calamity. Lu Zhaoye, once the young proprietor of the Zhan Yu Inn in Qingyu Town, only wanted to live a carefree life. Usually easygoing but steady at heart, he was decisive and ruthless when it came to killing. Then he won some strange coins at a gambling h 49Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Full of Jianghu spirit

36. 36 鹤 The Crane Calls in the Ninth Heaven 鹤鸣于九天 Lazy Hut Scholar懒庐书生Eastern Fantasy370k WordsCompleted Has martial arts fiction really died? I don't believe it! Who among us didn't dream of the martial world when we were young? Martial arts fiction is a romance unique to us Chinese, deep in our bones! A chivalrous heart, tender affections, drinking and singing with abandon, brewing tea with snow: this is a martial world full of love, loyalty, gratitude, revenge, poetry, wine, flowers, and tea! 242Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A pure traditional martial arts novel, an epic saga of the martial world. The love, hate, and grudges of the heroes and heroines, their heroic ambitions to protect their homeland!

37. 37 神 The Mighty Little Constable 神通小捕快 Seven Stars in Hand手握七星Martial Arts2.0M WordsOngoing “One leaf riding the wind, roaming ten thousand miles; a dashing constable, famous throughout the land.” The most righteous men are often those society looks down on, and heroes rise from the streets. The spring breeze and I are both passing travelers, but your name alone belongs to the martial world. Ye Fei, a lowly errand boy at an inn, is rejected by the Su family because he's nothing but a nobody who runs errands! Who could have guessed that after getting drunk, saving a beauty, and catching 14.6kReads8.8Score1.5kShelves

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    Summer blossoms in full bloom reflect on her silken robes; cleverly unraveling the mystery with a laugh. Her spirited demeanor is unmatched; she embodies the carefree joy of the martial world.

38. 38 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 168Reads—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! [KISS]

39. 39 惊 What?! I've Become My Idol's Child 惊！我成了我担的孩子 Yu Ningbing玉凝冰Ancient Romance630k WordsCompleted [Mystery and crime-solving + rekindled romance + two powerful, devoted leads + sweet romance and a happy ending + father-son bonds + exhilarating wuxia] Ye Fuyao is the only male outer disciple in his sect, and the one nobody takes seriously. He’s bad at martial arts and not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. Then a dream-come-true protagonist’s script falls right into his lap, and he becomes the beloved son of the idol he’s admired since childhood. Just like that, he lands a life of easy wi 956Reads8.2Score103Shelves
40. 40 宋 Heroes of the Late Song Dynasty 宋末英烈传 Zhang Yi's Wolf张一的狼Eastern Fantasy519k WordsOngoing Wuxia is not dead, nor has it faded away At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the resistance general Zhang Shijie was defeated at Yashan. A hundred thousand soldiers and civilians leaped into the sea in a tragic act of loyalty to their country. The harrowing scenes still bring pain to those who remember them. At the same time, Pu Shougeng surrendered to the Yuan and betrayed his country, slaughtering more than three thousand members of the imperial family. His cruelty was utterly appalling. 200Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A traditional martial arts story, continuing the legacy of Jin Yong's works, set in the post-Return of the Condor Heroes era and spanning the early stages of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber. Welcome to read and rate.

41. 41 尘 The Dustblade Guards the Palace 尘锋镇阙 Awareness觉性Martial Arts663k 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 2.9kReads6.0Score181Shelves

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    I highly recommend it, it's excellent.

42. 42 浪 Wanderer of the Jianghu 浪人江湖丨 Li Wen隶文Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted No System, no rebirth, no transmigration: A terrible plague swept through my village and claimed every life, leaving me as the sole survivor by sheer luck. After the disaster, I went to a nearby town and begged for a living... until one day, a swordsman appeared and led me into the martial world, a place I had never expected to enter after resigning myself to a lifetime as a beggar. 1.4kReads8.8Score115Shelves

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    No system, no rebirth, no time travel—witness together the invincible journey of a beggar boy through the martial arts world!

43. 43 谓 The Legend of Wei Xia 谓侠传 Star-Chen Swordsman星宸剑客Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional Wuxia] [Not mindless] [Sword cultivator] [Ensemble cast in the martial world] The martial world may be old, but people’s hearts are cruel, and chivalrous heroes are hard to find. They say there are no heroes in this martial world. “Perhaps this world has grown a little filthy. There are too many things that should be settled with a sword!” Mo Xiao says, “Though my heart is troubled, this sword of mine should be wielded by them too. This sword is called Chivalry!” Mo Xiao simply beli 214Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ✨ [The Legend of the Swordsman – An Epic of Sword and Passion, Once You Enter the Martial World, You're Forever Trapped!]✨ In this online novel world saturated with systems and time-travel stories, The Legend of the Swordsman is a breath of fresh air, restoring the most authentic martial arts world! An orphan swordsman pursues the true meaning of swordsmanship amidst bloodshed; two male protagonists go from strangers to confidants, carving the most touching brotherhood with their swords; a single female protagonist uses love as her blade to cleave through the coldness and darkness of the martial world. The author uses poetic prose to write about the clash of swords with romance, and transforms grudges and passions into a timeless tale. Here you'll find breathtaking sword duels and deeply moving emotional bonds! What are you waiting for? The gates to the martial world of The Legend of the Swordsman are open, waiting for you to join this feast of passion and tenderness!!

44. 44 横 Across the Mountains 横断山 Clouds Break Over Crow Mountain云断乌山Eastern Fantasy406k WordsCompleted A new work is out! Everyone is welcome to read my story on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support inspires me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 176Reads—Score—Shelves

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    ... Seeing the two retreat, Xu Shan swiftly stepped forward and thrust his spear at Wang Zhu. Wang Zhu wielded a pair of Emei spears, his left hand parrying the outer edge, his body sliding close to Xu Shan like a fish, while his right hand thrust towards Xu Shan's throat. Xu Shan leaned back, his left foot firmly planted on the ground, his right toe kicking towards Wang Zhu's lower dantian, his spear thrusting towards Jiang Kun with the momentum of his fall...—"Hengduan Mountains"!

45. 45 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 43.3kReads9.4Score4.5kShelves

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    ❤️The major sects of the martial arts world have been repeatedly ravaged by bizarre and mysterious events, with numerous unsolved cases shrouded in mystery…❤️❤️Witness a mysterious "Taoist priest" frequently embroiled in unsolved and bloody cases, as puzzles intertwine with the political and social landscape. Who is the murderer? Who orchestrated this? What is their purpose?❤️❤️❤️Watch as a young hero bravely ventures into the martial arts world, striving for the supreme position, only to encounter unexpected setbacks…❤️❤️Let us follow them as they unravel the mystery, pursuing clues amidst sword fights and discerning loyalty from treachery. Loyalty and betrayal intertwine, truth and lies coexist. When the fog clears, will dawn break, or…?❤️The exhilarating tales of chivalry and revenge in the martial arts world, the suspenseful power struggles of the court, the intricate mysteries of the cases, and the exhilarating experience of breaking through the enigma with wisdom and courage—all are contained within this world!!

46. 46 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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    Thumbs up for classic martial arts novels

47. 47 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
48. 48 综 Wuxia Crossover: It All Starts with Stealing Li Canghai's Chance 综武：一切从截胡李沧海开始 Senior Brother Changqing长卿师哥Male-Channel Fanfiction1.6M WordsOngoing [Jin Yong, Gu Long, Liang Yusheng, and Wen Rui’an worlds + multiple heroines + invincible + feel-good power fantasy + rebellion and kingship] After transmigrating into a combined martial arts world for twenty years, he gambled ten years of his fortune on Drum Mountain! Ten years trapped like a dragon in a well, then one day he rises to the clouds. From the start, he became Wuyazi’s disciple and learned the Xiaoyao Sect’s secret arts. He gambled his fortune and doubled his opportunities: the Bloo 85.9kReads8.1Score8.9kShelves

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    The protagonist, possessing a modern mindset, unexpectedly arrives in a treacherous world of martial arts chaos. He is born with a unique python-patterned mark, the greatest function of which is to accumulate personal fortune over time and accurately discern the good and evil intentions of others. Without any cheat system to aid him, the protagonist can only rely on his mature and steady modern mindset to carefully observe the situation in the martial arts world, calculate the pros and cons, and gradually establish himself in the chaotic and complex world.

49. 49 风 Wind and Blade 风与刀 The Little Tailor Wants to Be a Great Tailor小裁缝想成为大裁缝Eastern Fantasy611k WordsOngoing A tale of wind and blades, a tale of the jianghu and its people. The wind is carefree, the blade is swift. Zhao Qian never wanted a life on the road, but after killing someone, he has no choice but to wander and step into the jianghu, where swords are cold and women are fragrant. (Harem, not a single female lead) 180Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Look at this! [Smile][smile][smile][smile]

50. 50 天 The Heavenly Book: The Imperial Star Descends to the Mortal World, One Sword Proves the Dao 天书：帝星化凡，一剑证道 Master Wuwei Chen Zhifei无为子陈知非Eastern Fantasy723k WordsOngoing [A golden-scaled dragon is no pond-dweller. Soon, the Heavenly Book will descend from the ninth heaven!] What would happen if Dugu Qiubai lived for a thousand years? A Heavenly Book spans a thousand years of China’s history, bringing him into contact with humans, demons, immortals, and Buddhas. (A historical cultivation novel about immortality, featuring Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideas that may be difficult for most readers. Not a wish-fulfillment story; slow burn, so read with care.) [Imm 269Reads—Score—Shelves

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    There's martial arts, but also fantasy: a divine eagle, an unnamed sword, a purple soft sword, a heavy black iron sword, Huang Shang's Nine Yin Manual, Dugu Swordplay, Zhou Tong, Yue Fei, Wu Song, Water Margin, enlightenment through mortal transformation, the art of slaying dragons. I enjoy fanfiction featuring martial arts characters who have never appeared before, seeing how the Sword Demon Dugu seeks to defeat the world of martial arts. I also want to see how the Sword Demon Dugu cultivates his skills, traversing the great path of sword cultivation…

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