Novels like The Kung Fu Palm
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- 151 The Sword Falls, the Story Begins 落剑起 A sword case rests beneath the pillow. It enters dreams and keeps them company, a way to remember those gone and give shape to longing. A head of black hair has turned white. He thinks of the one he left behind, though they can never meet again in this life. All he can do is forge a sword to hold his yearning. Where is the jianghu? What is it like? Three kingdoms stand in a stalemate, and war rages without end. Where can he go from here...? 14Reads—Score—14d adds
- 152 The Inn That’s Always on the Verge of Closing 有间客栈随时要倒闭 [Not a wish-fulfillment story + farming + one heroine + ensemble cast + bedtime story] Spring catkins follow the flowing water; winter plum blossoms ride the wind away. Looking back, a hundred years have passed. Who knew spring would come again? Linghu Lanshu and Luo Mengshuang have long been unable to break through to the True Immortal Realm. Sect Master Feng Lan reveals the secret with a single remark. The two decide to live as ordinary mortals and experience the world properly. Along the way, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 153 Wuxia: A Vast and Righteous World 武侠：浩然天下 [Jianghu]+ [Imperial Court]+ [Wuxia] A heart brimming with righteousness, a wind that sweeps a thousand miles, a single sword stroke to slay a man, then vanishing without a trace. “Hard it is to cross the mountains and passes,” “Who will grieve for one who has lost his way?” “Chance encounters between strangers,” “Yet all are travelers far from home.” No words could better capture the state of this troubled age. He still remembered that year, when his master wrote a character in the courtyard wi 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 154 The Flying Dagger Seeks Love: My Cultivation Technique Can Reverse Energy Absorption 飞刀问情：我的功法能反采补 Also known as: The Rise to Fame of the Little Li Flying Dagger See how a modern man, moving between the martial world and the imperial court, starts with nothing and becomes a grandmaster. I am Li Huan, known throughout the martial world as the Little Li Flying Dagger. A true martial arts novel. Wuxia isn't dead, just fading away. 84Reads6.0Score13414d adds
- 155 O Martial Arts Summoning System O o武侠召唤系统o When he woke up, Wang Ergou had become the chosen one in a martial arts world! He unexpectedly bound to the [Martial Arts Summoning System], which summons martial arts techniques, characters, and items from the myriad martial arts worlds once every seven days. The System also issues missions, and completing them earns rewards. In this age of martial arts heroes rising everywhere, Wang Ergou will write a legend of his own! 20Reads—Score—14d adds
- 156 Winter Thunder Rumbles, Summer Snow Falls 冬雷震震夏雨雪 [Transmigration, no System, high-IQ protagonist, a female-dominated continent, a man's struggle] Fang Ruozhou was driving home after a night of drinking when a drunk female driver sent him flying. He transmigrated to Queen Star. This is a world without a sun, where a full moon hangs alone in the sky every night. This is a world where women reign supreme and men have long been marginalized. It is also a world of cultivation, though it happens to be better suited to women. This is a continent tail 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 157 The Windbound Wanderer 风归客 (No female lead) The martial world is ablaze with conflict, as bandits and powerful warlords carve out their own territories. Li Zhijian enters the world alone, carrying a Tang saber. He cuts down bullies, hones his blade and tempers his heart, finds a wise mentor and sworn brothers, battles formidable foes, and unravels sinister schemes. He builds a fearsome reputation with his saber and gathers allies through trust. From a passing stranger in the martial world to a leader of heroes, he wields 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 158 The Great Yan Immortal Martial Path 大炎仙武 Gods and demons set the stage, wuxia gives it form. Prove the Way with the sword, and slay immortals with martial might! At its core, this is traditional wuxia, with smaller stories of mystery, horror, and crime solving woven into the plot. Expect plenty of martial arts battles and a story full of twists and turns. —Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 159 Chronicles of the Heroes of Jiuzhou 九州侠客录 Alone, he travels a hundred thousand miles; with a slash of his blade, he shakes the Nine Provinces. Ten years ago, two prodigies who made a name for themselves at a martial arts tournament drew the hostility of the Carefree Sect, one of the Four Great Sects. Before the tournament had even ended, a band of black-armored death soldiers ambushed them. Despite their grave injuries, the two worked in perfect sync and narrowly escaped death. But the Carefree Sect's retaliation that followed changed t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 160 The Soul-Seizing Banner 【夺魂旗】 Shangguan Ling travels through the Central Plains with her master, the reclusive hero of the southern frontier, Xie Dongyang. Along the way, they meet the silver-bearded swordsman Fang Baichuan. Fang says that the Soul-Seizing Banner, one of the Five Peerless Wonders of the World, has been absent from the martial world for more than twenty years, but has suddenly reappeared. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 161 Curious Cases of Women in the Martial World 江湖女子奇案 Su Chen is a renowned detective in the martial world, and Red Rose is its most beautiful woman. One night, Red Rose is assaulted and killed. Despite the overwhelming witness and physical evidence, all signs point to Su Chen as the culprit! Su Chen barely manages to escape, only to discover that this is just the beginning. As he peels away layer after layer of the mystery, what is the truth? Who is really pulling the strings behind it all? 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 162 A Legend Begins at Swallow Villa in Gusu 传奇从姑苏燕子坞开始 (This is not a wish-fulfillment novel. If that's all you're after, don't read it!) A graceful young man dreams a thousand miles away, a dream both real and unreal. In the end, the boy awakens, and the kingdom is restored! For generations, the Murong family of Gusu has lived to restore their kingdom. Now, in Murong Fu's generation, will he revive Great Yan, or will it all prove to be nothing but a dream? 58Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 163 Chronicles of a Hundred Lives in the Jianghu 江湖百生录 Conflict in the martial world has never ceased, and death is always close at hand. After each baffling incident, a trail of clues can eventually be found. Is it a blood feud? Revenge? Greed? Lust? Or perhaps a bid for the elusive title of the greatest martial artist in the land? In this era, as the older generation withdraws from the world, the new generation of young heroes is met with one terrible tragedy after another sweeping through the martial world. No one can stay out of it. You’ll never 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 164 I Shake the Nine Provinces with Qimen Arts 我以奇门震九州 The Great Dao bestows three thousand paths upon mortals, and all three thousand belong to the strange arts. I had no intention of interfering with karma or the mortal world, yet I saw how unbearable life had become. I asked why the Bodhisattva sat facing away, and lamented that even eternal life could not bear to look back. Watch as I, Gu Xuanming, carve out a place for myself across the nine provinces and eighteen commanderies! 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 165 Raging Inferno 业火狂澜 Synopsis: A pure wuxia novel. From the start, the female lead is already max-level. The story centers on wuxia with an undercurrent of political intrigue, featuring jianghu adventures and a light ensemble cast. It is not a power fantasy. The male lead, Xi Da, specializes in mind control. The jianghu story gets underway in Chapter Four! The first three chapters move too slowly, and I can’t revise them now. Please read a little further before deciding whether it suits your taste, QAQ. Legend has i 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 166 Sword Shadows and Long Winds 剑影长风 A folding fan. A fragmentary scripture. Xie Changfeng only wanted to roam the jianghu, answer people’s questions, and help those in need. But he was drawn, quite by accident, into a celestial scheme tied to the Big Dipper. Mount Taihang, Mount Song, Mount Heng, Mount Tai… The seven famous mountains each correspond to the mysteries of the Dipper constellation. The secrets of the fragmentary scroll concern not only the pinnacle of martial arts, but the survival of all living beings. Together with 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 167 Sword Intent at Its Peak 剑意正浓 Sword intent pierces the clouds and reaches the highest heavens, its brilliance shaking the world. Once, a swordsman strode proudly through life, renowned throughout the martial world. As several of the martial world’s great sword manuals were lost, fewer and fewer people chose the sword as their weapon, and the sword gradually became little more than an ornament. Just as swordsmen were being forgotten, a young man entered the martial world with sword in hand, determined to restore the glory of 17Reads—Score—14d adds
- 168 Aren’t I a Hero? 我不是大侠吗 Li Zhibai transmigrates into a historical timeline where Cao Cao died at Wancheng and Liu Bei made three attempts to restore the Han dynasty. But that isn't even the strangest part: this is a martial arts world. And in a martial arts world, of course he should become a hero. Unfortunately, fate drops him into a battlefield amid chaos and almost lets him starve to death. Luckily, he is rescued by the Saintess of Langhuan and her party as they flee south, and so begins his journey through the mart 25Reads6.6Score10614d adds
- 169 My Master Made My Junior Sister Date Me, So I Flipped the Board 师父控制小师妹跟我谈恋爱，我直接把棋盘掀了 My master makes my junior sister date me against her will, so I flip the whole board over. 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 170 The System Led Me Astray, and It Took Ages to Learn the Taixuan Scripture 被系统带歪了，好久才学会太玄经 [Jin Yong’s Heroes + Taixuan Divine Skill + Invincible + Saving Supporting Heroines + Multinational Warfare + Irreverent System] With a single pen, Uncle Jin gave us countless tales of heroes and their noble bonds, yet even he could not write away the tears of beautiful women and the sorrows of fair maidens. Now that I’ve transmigrated here, I want the hearts of beautiful women, and I want their bodies too. I want everything! In this world of martial heroes: There is Li Wenxiu, leading a white h 13Reads—Score—14d adds
- 171 In Search of the Sword: I Am Second Under Heaven 寻剑记：我是天下第二 [Invincible plot-driven story + sword cultivator + multiple heroines + high-octane action + passionate jianghu + ruthless killing in the later arcs] With a sword, I’m invincible. Without one, I’m a nobody. I’ll take every famous sword in the world. My master is number one, and I’m number two under heaven. With sword in hand, I roam the jianghu. The righteous and the wicked alike had better stand at attention! Bandits in my way? Wipe them out! A demon in my way? Wipe it out! A corrupt official in —Reads6.3Score—14d adds
- 172 A World Apart from Love and Passion 无关风月之江湖 [Martial world + romance + mystery solving + court and country] [Two-faced heroine + villainous male lead] Everyone in the martial world knows that the three halls of the Poison Sect are ruthless and decisive, but they also fear the sect's unique poisons and hidden weapons. No one dares cross them. In the third year of Jian'an, Qi Chuan, the Poison Sect's First Hall Master, is ordered to descend the mountain and seize Qinghe. He is to take the official seal first, then destroy the city. The impe 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 173 The Jianghu Executioner 江湖劫命人 The martial world is a blood-soaked hell, where survival depends on the edge of a blade. Wang Mu, a lone-wolf hunter, is cold and merciless, living off bounties offered by the authorities. On a rainy night at a temple, he feigns weakness and strikes back; in a rocky ravine, he fights his enemies in a pool of blood. Every moment is a test of life and death. With the System's help, he hones his martial skills for one purpose: to stay alive. His heart is closed off, with only a lingering concern fo —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 174 Laughing at the Azure Clouds 笑苍云 Leng Feng arrives in another world wearing nothing but a pair of shorts. With nothing to his name, he starts at the very bottom and keeps striving toward the top, overcoming trial after trial and difficulty after difficulty, until at last he can watch the world’s storms with a smile. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 175 A Jianghu Ballad 江湖小调 A naturally gifted, laid-back girl and a diligent, mature boy. Watch them make bold strides in their respective fields, and ultimately join forces to rule the martial world. Ride through the martial world, singing freely, with none of the misunderstandings and heart-wrenching romance between a hero and heroine, only decisive, swift action that cuts straight through every problem. This story depicts different lives and different kinds of affection. If you’re tired of the lovesick yearning and res 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 176 Golden Sky Sword 金霄剑 When I was a student, I was very fond of Jin Yong: the wondrous martial arts, lifelike characters, and Chinese history in his novels. This wuxia novel was originally set in a real dynasty, but then I realized there was a problem: many controversial events and figures from history can become sensitive topics if they aren’t handled carefully. What’s more, the actions of historical figures may have fit the social values of their era, and they may once have been heroes, but that doesn’t mean they al 107Reads—Score—14d adds
- 177 Twelve Bars of the Eastern Wind 东风十二阑 A scion of a prestigious family × a fiendish maiden of the Demon Cult A legendary sword reappears in the martial world Factions from every side step forward to compete Will it be love and hate, with vengeance pursued and grudges repaid? Or will lingering shadows follow as hearts pledge themselves to one another? —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 178 The Sword of Mo Xu 莫须剑 The protagonist's halo is the kind people dream of having. Everyone wants a life like his, full of ups and downs, danger and surprise, sorrow and joy... Yun Bozhou accidentally transmigrates to the Jinghong Continent, where the strong rule all. But he is nothing more than an ordinary man, unable to take a single step forward on the continent. Who else shares his fate as a fellow sufferer? Luo Qinghan, the peerlessly beautiful Immortal Emperor of the celestial realm. With Luo Qinghan's help, Yun —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 179 The Way of the Mohists 【墨者行】 [Novel complete, one chapter a day] [Not for fans of fast-paced power fantasies] [The pacing is on the slow side] #New-School Wuxia #Political Intrigue #Wulin Feuds #Revenge and Growth #The Games People Play # He enters the martial world under an assumed name, and with one sword strike turns the tide and sets the world right! Bearing a blood feud, Gu Xiaoyuan travels the Nine Rivers under the name Mo Lingfeng. He investigates the truth behind his master's murder while unraveling a shocking cons 4Reads—Score114d adds
- 180 Broken Embers, Calamity Born 断烬成劫 A tale of redemption and tortured love between a disgraced villain who has lost his martial arts and his blind younger sister. Han Yi was a once-in-a-century sword prodigy of the Taibai Sect, but overnight he lost everything and became a pariah. The sect's sacred treasure is stolen, and he takes the blame and is punished. Shen Xiaozhao, whom he loves like a younger sister, dies on the execution platform trying to protect him. On his wedding day, the head of the Wudang Sect is murdered in the br 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 181 Carrying Wine 载酒 [Martial arts + low fantasy + no transmigration + no System] [The martial world + the imperial court + political intrigue + ensemble cast] In the stories told by the storytellers, the martial world is home to those who stand unrivaled in martial arts, those who can settle any matter under heaven with a single sword, those who are so compassionate they would suffer in place of all living things, those who dominate the nineteen lines of the board and boast that they would spare Heaven a single mov 57Reads—Score—14d adds
- 182 The Swallows Return Through Wind and Rain 风雨燕归来 An introduction to Wolong Sheng’s classic wuxia novel, "The Swallows Return in Wind and Rain": "The Swallows Return in Wind and Rain" is the sequel to "Flying Swallows Startle the Dragon". Li Canglan, leader of the Heavenly Dragon Gang, is bent on dominating the martial world and has incurred the enmity of the nine major sects. In the end, however, he is driven back by a new generation of martial artists, including Yang Menghuan, Zhu Ruolan, and Zhao Xiaodie. Tao Yu, who stole the martial world’ 130Reads—Score—14d adds
- 183 Cash-Fueled Martial Saint: I Conquer Other Worlds with Attribute Points 氪金武圣：我靠属性点横推异世 This world is like a carefully woven web, with hidden mysteries lurking at every node. Take your time and savor the story: our protagonist is only your guide, and the real excitement is just beginning. Buckle up for an adventure across time and space. You’re guaranteed a thrilling ride! ❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈❈ Three months, a whole three months! Apart from learning that this country was called “Da Jing,” he knew next to nothing about this world. At last, he made it out of the mountains stretching like a ra —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 184 Starting Over as Zhang Cuishan: I'll Protect My Loved Ones 重启倚天张翠山，我来护亲朋 Restarting the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber as Zhang Cuishan: I’ll Protect My Loved Ones 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 185 Wuxia: My Infuriating Luck with Women in the Martial World 武侠：我那该死的江湖女人缘 [No System + no transmigration + scheming protagonist + wuxia romance + living off others while holding your own] Without a System or transmigration, we can tell a truly exciting story. Lin Youle was born into a prestigious sect, but had no interest in martial arts from childhood. Then, on a long journey down the mountain, he began a fantastical life in the jianghu... Want to see the protagonist slaughtering everyone in sight? Sorry, his martial arts are terrible. Even against a rooster, he onl 160Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 186 The Wolf in the Heavens 天上之狼 No transmigration, no System, no cultivation. Traditional wuxia, true to its roots. I write for the love of it. If it's not for you, don't read. We walk different paths, so let's leave each other in peace. A boy grows into a middle-aged man, a girl blossoms into a beautiful woman, blades and spears meet swords, the Wolf of Heaven travels alongside a beauty, the feelings of adults are just as hard to explain. The martial world, in today's terms, is society. Without life's ups and downs to temper 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 187 The Young Wanderer: Tong Jing 少年江湖之童璟 [Wuxia + political intrigue + comedy + multiple protagonists + fictional setting + fast-paced story] In a young man's heart: If you cannot steady your own mind, how can you settle another's? If you cannot walk a straight path yourself, how can you set another on the right road? 15Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 188 Ni Ci and Rong'er Are a Little Annoying 念慈蓉儿有点烦 Douban Read No transmigration, no System, no being reborn, and no golden finger that grants supreme martial prowess. The writing is lighthearted, but the historical details are meticulously researched. If that's not your thing, feel free to skip it. This book attempts to rewrite The Legend of the Condor Heroes trilogy in Ma Boyong's style, with his imaginative flair, peeling back the layers of Jin Yong's original works to reveal the historical truth from multiple perspectives. Two updates a week —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 189 How Far Is the Martial World from the Imperial Court? 江湖离庙堂有多远 This is a historical wuxia novel grounded in the realities of the Song Dynasty. In the late Northern Song, Sima Zhan of Yichun Manor is brutally murdered, but his only son, Sima Ju, survives. To avenge his father, Sima Ju trains relentlessly in martial arts and roams the jianghu through countless hardships, determined to track down the killer. Meanwhile, the Northern Song court is rocked by the Jingkang Incident, after which Zhao Gou establishes the Southern Song. The Han people unite to resist —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 190 The Song of the Chang'an Blade 长安刀歌 After the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the Great Tang, the imperial court is shrouded in intrigue, and turmoil is rising once more in the martial world. Various forces lurking in the shadows are stirring, while remnants of the previous dynasty, merchant guilds, bandits, robbers, reactionary factions, and assassination organizations have all hidden themselves across the Great Tang. The most dangerous of these, and the one Li Shimin fears most, is a reactionary faction like Dou Feng's, which seems pois 7Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 191 Wuxia Crossover in the Ming Dynasty 综武大明 The Great Ming, during the Tianqi era. The empire is in turmoil, and the Manchus are invading. Discover a martial arts tale set a century after the world of swordsmen penned by Jin Yong! Zhu Peng unexpectedly transmigrates as the heir of a Ming prince. Defy fate and restore the realm; roam the martial world with beauties at his side! The Six Fan Gate, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, and the Divine Constabulary command the land. Martial arts clans and sects rise and fall as the 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 192 Hand-to-Hand Combat 手战 Hand-to-hand combat: close-quarters fighting! Its way is to cultivate inner strength while maintaining an outward air of composure; to look like a lovely woman, yet strike like a fearsome tiger; to shape the body and gather the breath, moving as one with the spirit; to be as elusive as the sun, darting like a hare; to pursue form and chase shadows, flashing like a phantom; to breathe in and out too quickly for any rules to contain; to move freely in every direction, so swiftly one can scarcely p 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 193 Journey Through Jiangnan in Frost and Maple Snow 枫雪江南行 “How can anyone in this world be so impossibly difficult to communicate with!” Shangguan Xin was practically fuming. She'd spent the whole journey with a human oil jar who barely spoke. Wait a second... Now that she thought about it, that guy could be useful when it really mattered. “Hey! Didn't you say you couldn't use martial arts?” “...” “Hey! I don't think I can figure you out anymore...” 15Reads—Score—14d adds
- 194 The Art of Chengwan 承晚诀 This can be read as fan fiction for "The Island of Siliang". The whole story came from my own imagination after watching "The Island of Siliang". It lets me fulfill both my dream of being a fan and my dream of being a writer! The male lead is inspired by Jing Xuan, and the female lead by Tu Li. The second male lead is inspired by Xiao Ji, and the second female lead by Ling Xi. The story follows an ensemble cast. There are no absolute villains. The leads join forces to roam the martial world an 35Reads—Score—14d adds
- 195 I Have a Sword, Unmatched Beneath Heaven 我有一剑，天下无双 [Wuxia + xuanhuan + high martial arts + court politics] The vast land of Shenzhou is divided into three kingdoms, each harboring its own schemes. The martial world is rife with sects, and the major powers fight without end. Beyond the borders, powerful enemies encircle the land, eyeing Shenzhou hungrily. In this colorful, magnificent wuxia world, some pursue the grand ambition of unifying Shenzhou, some dream of becoming celebrated heroes of the martial world, while others simply wish to live ou 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 196 The Heaven-Slaying Tyrant Blade 诛天霸刀 [Martial arts + no System + the jianghu] I wield a blade of honor, To cut down all who defy the way. I play the hero and win the beauty's heart, Then walk alone through a blood-soaked path, proud and unbowed. Were it not for demons and monsters descending upon the world, One more decree would be added to the Investiture of the Gods. 11Reads—Score—14d adds
- 197 Wuxia: Nine Songs of Cangyun 武侠，沧云九歌 What is the martial world? A young swordsman ventures into the martial world, where dragons and tigers clash, and crosses the North Sea! The greatest monk of all time unleashes a single Buddhist Lion’s Roar, and within ten paces, all are turned to a bloody mist! How, then, did he become the world’s most notorious demonic monk… Love and hatred, old grudges and new, a young man galloping drunk on horseback… Heroes rise one after another… The martial world is everywhere… —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 198 The Iron Flute Divine Sword: A Wuxia Novel 武侠小说铁笛神剑 Synopsis of The Iron Flute and Divine Sword: It is said that Zhong Gang, an old man from Mount Huang; Zhou Tiansheng, the Cloud-Riding Swordsman; and Ji Feng, the Thousand-Folly Scholar, were known together as the Three Friends of Mount Huang. Their iron flute, divine sword, and folding fan were renowned across the land, their fame eclipsing all the heroes of the realm. Though the three were sworn brothers and close friends, each had mastered a different style of martial arts. They had not learn 512Reads7.1Score10014d adds
- 199 Plum Blossom Blood 梅花血 In Gu Long's martial arts novel Plum Blossom Blood, "Ironblood Ink Dragon" Yan Xiaofei visits his sworn elder brother Shang Heng in Plum Blossom Blood, only to discover that all three members of the Shang family have been slaughtered, their blood spilled on the spot. This is the origin of the book's title. Trouble keeps piling up for Yan Xiaofei. Someone impersonates him and dismantles the Jiujiang Branch of the Thirty-Six Yangtze River Halls overnight, leading the gang's leader, Situ Wen, to re 112Reads6.2Score—14d adds
- 200 The Sun Assassin: A Fragment of Gu Long's Manuscript 古龙残卷之太阳刺客 After enduring countless trials, the young Xiong Ti achieves peerless martial arts and establishes an unprecedented legacy! The jianghu is in turmoil, martial artists vie for supremacy, and treacherous villains are executed. He laughs proudly across the jianghu, draws his bow to shoot the eagles, carves his name into Yanran Mountain, defeats a million enemies, and roams freely across the four seas. The dreamlike Forbidden City, the emperor's power, all a fleeting illusion! Can his sword pierce t 262Reads7.3Score—14d adds
