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If you are an avid fan of martial arts and love to delve into the world of exciting battles and ancient traditions, you might be wondering which martial arts novels are the best to read. Well, look no further! In this article, we will explore some of the all-time favorite martial arts novels that have captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

1. "The Water Margin" by Shi Nai'an: Also known as "Outlaws of the Marsh," this classic Chinese novel from the 14th century is a masterpiece of martial arts literature. Set during the Song Dynasty, it tells the story of a band of rebels who use their extraordinary martial skills to fight against corruption and injustice.

2. "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" by Jin Yong: Written by one of the most renowned martial arts novelists, Jin Yong, this series has become a cultural phenomenon across Asia. The story follows the adventures of Guo Jing and his love interest, Huang Rong, as they navigate the complex world of wuxia (martial heroes) and political turmoil.

3. "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” by Wang Dulu: This novel, later adapted into an award-winning film, is a tale of love, honor, and hidden power. Set in Qing Dynasty China, it tells the story of a forbidden romance and the secrets surrounding a stolen sword.

4. "Musashi" by Eiji Yoshikawa: Based on the life of the legendary Japanese swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, this novel explores the pursuit of martial arts mastery. With vivid descriptions of sword fights and philosophical reflections, it showcases the mental and physical challenges faced by a warrior seeking enlightenment.

5. "The Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan: Although not solely a martial arts novel, this epic fantasy series incorporates various martial arts elements into its intricate plot. With a richly developed world, compelling characters, and intense battle scenes, it has captivated readers for decades.

To further enhance your martial arts novel reading experience, several websites and platforms offer a vast collection of martial arts novels and related content. Some notable ones include:

- Wuxiaworld: A popular platform dedicated to translating Chinese martial arts novels into English, giving international readers access to a multitude of captivating stories.

- Goodreads: A book recommendation website where you can find user reviews, ratings, and suggestions for martial arts novels and authors.

- Amazon Kindle: A well-known e-book platform that hosts an extensive collection of martial arts novels, allowing you to read them conveniently on your device.

In conclusion, whether you prefer classic Chinese tales, Japanese samurai stories, or fantasy adventures, the world of martial arts novels offers a wealth of options for you to explore. Immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds described in these novels and witness the awe-inspiring feats of martial arts masters as they navigate honor, love, and the pursuit of ultimate power.
The Bronze Lock: A Love Story Fiction
The Bronze Lock: A Love Story

Han Dynasty "Flying General" Li Guang's grandson Li Ling surrendered to the Xiongnu due to running out of supplies, and later married the daughter of the Chanyu, Tuoba, as his wife. Their descendants all took on the Tuoba surname. There were rumors that the descendants of Li Ling possessed Li Guang's forty-nine horseback shooting martial arts techniques, which were engraved on a copper lock with a mandarin duck pattern. It was rumored that this copper lock was hidden in the house of Li Ling's descendants. As a result, the descendants of Li Ling were targeted and suffered a calamity, causing them to become separated. Li Ling's eighth-generation direct descendant, Tuoba Jie, fortunately survived, but the mandarin duck copper lock was lost to the world from then on. Later, there were rumors that the copper lock was in the possession of a woman named Helian Xue, who lived in the Xiongnu country. Therefore, martial artists from all over the world gathered in the X

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Super Gene Fiction
Super Gene

In the vast and magnificent interstellar era of the future, humanity finally conquered the technology of space teleportation. However, upon arrival at the destination, they discovered that it was neither the past nor the future, nor any land beneath the starry sky... In this mysterious sanctuary world, inhabited by countless powerful alien creatures, humanity embarked on an exhilarating leap of evolution, ushering in the most splendid and brilliant new era beneath the stars. "Hunt the godblooded creature, the Black Beetle, and obtain its beast soul. Consume the flesh and blood of the Black Beetle, and you may randomly acquire transcendental god genes."

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The Venerable Lord Yuan Tian Fiction
The Venerable Lord Yuan Tian

When I am respected by the heavens, I will conquer the immortal court – Wu Yuan – Ps: The genius flows! Without a system! Also known as "Unable to Ascend, So I'll Kill My Way to the Heavenly Court", "Master Yuan", "I Am Supreme" – Ps: I have already completed the long novels "Emperor of the Cold Sky" and "Master Hong" (both with over 20,000 premium subscriptions), feel free to read with confidence!

267.77 Million words | 2023-05-23 02:09Update

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Space Ability Users in the Martial World Fiction
Space Ability Users in the Martial World

More than 90% of the normal human brain is in a dormant state. After crossing through time and space, Yun Xiao awakened this part of his brain, opening the forbidden zone of God. With the absolute ability of memory, surpassing eidetic memory. After the brain was developed, his comprehension increased exponentially. Combined with the experience of time travel, he realized spatial abilities. How powerful is the combination of spatial martial arts and renowned martial arts? The vast oceans can hold all rivers. By drawing on the strengths of others, one becomes great. Travelling through worlds: "Smiling Proud Wanderer," "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber," "Tang Dynasty," "Storm Rider," "Zhu Xian." Is Yang Guo's melancholic palm of lost love not as touching as the love story of Qingshui City? Does Zhang Sanfeng's state of Tai Chi not surpass the profoundness of the unnamed Heavenly Sword? Once the North Ming Divine Skill reaches its grand power, will it fear the thousand-year power of Emperor Shitian in "Storm Rider"? The peerless power of the Eight Wastes and Six Realms allows one to revert to youth after compensating for its flaws. Training for one day is equivalent to training for a year in the past. Who can be their opponent?

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Rebirth of the Wealth-Devoted Little Divine Doctor Fiction
Rebirth of the Wealth-Devoted Little Divine Doctor

Choked to death by an unexpected gulp of cold water, the miraculous Chinese young divine doctor Lin Yumeng cursed the injustice of good people not living long, completely convinced by the truth of the saying that misfortunes last for a thousand years. Thus, she embarked on a wonderful journey to a mysterious new continent.

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The Most Powerful Assassin in History Fiction
The Most Powerful Assassin in History

What is the strongest assassin? Ten steps to kill a person, leaving no traces for thousands of miles. After accomplishing the task, he brushes his robe and disappears, hiding his identity and name. In the legendary assassin organization called "Heaven's Calculation," a historically weak young assassin has unexpectedly emerged. How will he, with a sword in his hand, fight bravely in the turbulent world, and become the strongest assassin in history?

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The Extraordinary Daughter from the Brocade Family: The Imperial Spirit Master Fiction
The Extraordinary Daughter from the Brocade Family: The Imperial Spirit Master

She is the most powerful spirit master of the Century Spirit Clan, who loves adventure. During one of her adventurous journeys, she is transported to the Xuan Yu Continent by a magical crystal necklace and ends up on the body of Helian Xian, the illegitimate daughter of the Helian family, the first family of the Flame Kingdom! In the instant she opens her eyes, fate is rewritten, and she begins her journey towards becoming a top-tier powerhouse. In her eyes, love means not only companionship, but also fighting side by side with him!

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Hell Hound Reign Fiction
Hell Hound Reign

The world is bones, heroes are like vicious dogs! Is martial arts used to stop conflicts, or to further slaughter? In the late Ming Dynasty, chaos prevailed. The underworld ruled unrestrained, while the demonic cults stirred, competing fiercely with the seven orthodox sects. Hua Bushi, a debauched young master, aspires to quell the bloodshed and establish the greatest gang in the world. - A martial arts novel centered on sect management, aiming to dominate the world as the top sect. - A noble son without martial skills, relying on his intelligence to maneuver in the jianghu. - Thrilling battles encompassing various tactics such as bloody

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The Tomb Prince. Fiction
The Tomb Prince.

A plain and ordinary teenager returns home only to find his family lying in a pool of blood. In his father's severed arm, there is only a jade pendant engraved with the word "battle." The young boy decides to seek revenge for his village, but soon finds himself getting deeper and deeper into a conspiracy to destroy a kingdom. With the lively and adorable Golden Saber Khan, the simple and honest Dog Egg, and a mysterious figure named Ling Wang, who seems to have an inexplicable connection with him, the young boy discovers that there may be more to his father's murderers than meets the eye. He must determine whether it is about personal vengeance or hidden motives, national righteousness or the love between children and parents. Open the book "Ling Wang" and everything will be revealed to you. Believe me, your brain

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Lone Swordsman of the Border Town Fiction
Lone Swordsman of the Border Town

On the day I was born, my family was moving the ancestral grave. My father killed a large snake that was shedding its skin inside the coffin, narrowly escaping being bitten. When I was born, a swarm of snakes appeared, their hissing filling the air, and it was said that I brought bad luck. A midwife in the village saved my father's life by sacrificing her own and left me a piece of black jade in the shape of a snake, only to be bitten by a snake herself. Just after my eighteenth birthday, the corpse of that dead snake reappeared in the coffin of my ancestors... Only the black snake inside the snake-shaped black jade fiercely protected me, while also revealing the secret of the snake coffin.

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Eternal Seed. Fiction
Eternal Seed.

"Consuming one year and seven months of lifespan can enhance the Child Prodigy Skill." "Consuming one year and seven months of lifespan can enhance the Golden Bell Shield." "Consuming one year and seven months of lifespan can enhance the Iron Cloth Shirt." "Consuming one year and seven months of lifespan can enhance the Thirteen Guard Style." "By stacking the Golden Bell Shield, Iron Cloth Shirt, Thirteen Guard Style, and Child Prodigy Skill, one can obtain the Golden Body Technique!" This is a story about enhancing martial arts by sacrificing lifespan and dominating in a different world! Life and death mean nothing, dare to challenge me! ... PS: Lao Yue has already finished the novels "Mage Secrets" and "Eternal Martial Arts," both of which are masterpieces. If you're interested, you can check them out. Lao Yue's works are always top-quality! Bookworm Penguin VIP Group: (Screenshot of fan value must be above the level of Disciple)

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The Counterattack of the Supporting Female Character in Immortal Path Fiction
The Counterattack of the Supporting Female Character in Immortal Path

She is the proud daughter of the Heavenly Dao, born with spirit essence and unparalleled talent. Although she is arrogant and ignorant of worldly affairs, she carries a pure heart. Unexpectedly, she becomes the target of scheming villains, and her beauty is destroyed, leaving her abandoned by her friends and family. Reborn once again, she returns with pride, determined to make all the ghosts and demons perish under her sword. Li Xi Xi: Between life and death, it's just a transformation from one form to another. I thought I had never been afraid! Lou Chong Jiu: The word "love" to me is nothing more than a poisonous substance, but now I willingly ingest it. Ye Chang An: In this world, everything is just a choice for me - to have it for a lifetime or let it go. Only you, I find it hard to possess, yet I am unwilling to let go! Book club: , welcome to join the group for discussions.

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I am creating a world behind the scenes. Fiction
I am creating a world behind the scenes.

With the Game Creation Editor in hand and the ability to transform the virtual into reality, Chen Chen exclaimed, "The combat power in this world is extraordinary. I'll create a new world to bring some excitement." Suddenly, he realized, "Oh... I don't have enough energy!" "Uh... if there's not enough energy, let the players help. Welcome to the God's Playground!" ........ The book is also known as: "I'm the Behind-the-Scenes Programmer" "Come and Challenge Me If You're a Player" "The daily exploits of the Creator God" "The GM's Journey of Rising in a Different World" (P.S. Please show your support!)

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Obtained the Buddhist relic of the Supreme Being. Fiction
Obtained the Buddhist relic of the Supreme Being.

Mastering countless laws, breaking through tribulations and attaining immortality. (This book is not based on the Journey to the West theme, does not feature an unbeatable start, nor does it have a system. Welcome to read.)

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New Immortal Out of the Oven. Fiction
New Immortal Out of the Oven.

Xiao Xiao, a scavenger in an ancient battlefield, is optimistic and determined to become the wealthiest celestial in the immortal realm. With my father fallen and my loyal servant guiding me through a series of escapes, what kind of background do I actually have?! Little White, do you still remember our promise to make peach blossom wine?! I'm riding a colorful auspicious cloud and bringing along the fat cat, Da Bai, to find you! However, there are always foolish people trying to come between me and Little White... Well, 【life and death mean nothing,

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Murder in the Misty Rain Fiction
Murder in the Misty Rain

In the realm of the martial world, the place that attracts people like a magnet must be none other than the Celestial Sect. It's not just because the Celestial Sect is well-known as a prestigious sect, but also because it is the supreme power in the martial world, commanding respect and dominance. The reappearance of the demonic sword "Jin Cang" sets off another wave of bloodshed in the martial world, resurfacing memories that were best left forgotten. Star River, driven by revenge and the search for his true identity, gets entangled in a web of conflict and intrigue. The path of the martial world is a one-way road, fraught with countless trials and tribulations, but after countless ups and downs, he resolves to create a new martial world...

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My Family's Fairy Teacher is Enchantingly Alluring Fiction
My Family's Fairy Teacher is Enchantingly Alluring

On the Kunlun Mountain, there is a group of worthless and wicked male immortals; they are my senior brothers. On the Kunlun Mountain, there is an elegant and enchanting War God Sovereign; he is my master. My master had painstakingly placed me among the wolf pack of my senior brothers, hoping that I would fight them head-on and become stronger with each setback. Now, I have cultivated a tough and shameless character, with a thick skin and an unyielding spirit, all thanks to my master's guidance. My master is gentle and composed, but I don't know how he became the War God Sovereign. The only harsh words he

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My lord, the heart has the desire but lacks the strength of a fish. Fiction
My lord, the heart has the desire but lacks the strength of a fish.

Yumiao, a former circus performer, fell from a swing in mid-air and when she opened her eyes again, she had transformed into a red carp. Despite its theatrical life, the good thing was that she had strong teeth and could bite anything into pieces, making everything delicious. Little did she know that she accidentally swallowed the Ghost Hand Prince's Fire Cloud Pearl and almost damaged something important on the prince's body, which led to a conflict between them. In order to escape the fate of being killed for the pearl, it was necessary to have a conversation with the prince. Hopefully, he would accept her now that she had transformed back into a human form. However... why was her body human while her head remained that of a fish? Would the prince accept her like this? The Ghost Hand Prince looked at her disdainfully and said, "Foolish fish." Yumiao retorted, "Ghosty Paws, my prince." The Ghost Hand Prince raised an eyebrow and said, "Say it

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The Lonely Blade of the End of the World Fiction
The Lonely Blade of the End of the World

A young boy who grew up amidst piles of corpses in the Valley of the Undead embarked on a path of revenge. Through each bloody and fiery battle, he underwent a transformation. Like a lonely wanderer on the edge of the world, he sought the only hope that kept him going. He claimed his heart was dead, his blood cold, but he became uncontrollably enamored with a girl who could never offer him promises yet changed his life forever... He had few friends, but he was always unwavering, loyal to the core... He had many enemies, but he never harbored any fear. In each relentless slaughter, he became the personification of death... Confronting the Scarlet Feathers? Challenging the Scarlet Feathers' Killers League? Overturning the Martial Arts Convention? Resurrecting the Wind and Moon Valley? Uncovering the secrets of the Wise King's Mansion? Setting fire to Yanmen Pass? A bounty of ten thousand gold coins?... Pursuing the escape to New Moon Island? Through countless encounters of blood and fire, he descended into madness and became a demon. One person, one blade... Neither righteous nor

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Supreme Concubine of the Cold-Hearted Heaven Fiction
Supreme Concubine of the Cold-Hearted Heaven

She is the twenty-eighth daughter of the Heavenly Emperor, an illegitimate princess with an infamous reputation in Heaven. Bearing the curse of legends, she lives a humble life in the shadows, facing an uncertain fate. In the forbidden realm of Heaven, with black hair and black eyes, cursed to die at sixteen, she unexpectedly crosses paths with a weakened demon prince. How dare he break her hand! This grudge has been formed! Joining the Frost Reading Group: "Why don't you marry me? Follow me, and I'll provide you with chicken legs every day until you're full!" A certain someone, with enchanting eyes and a captivating appearance, tempts her with chicken legs. "Xue'er is this young master's wife!" Another person smiles gently, displaying a celestial beauty. "Xue'er, are you willing to marry me and become my empress? I will make you the only consort!" The demonic prince's handsome face shows both tenderness and resentment. The supreme plan sacrifices countless dimensions to the heavens, and with the heart of a ruler, it decimates countless lives. Rising in rebellion with the power of the interface, pulling the threads of reincarnation! Destroying the rules of heaven and earth, challenging the limits of supremacy! "Her fate lies in my hands, not in the heavens!"

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Bodhi Snow Fiction
Bodhi Snow

In the eyes of the world, Hua, the young master of the Huo family, is handsome, comes from a good family, has a good character, but the only thing that isn't good is that he cannot see. His eyes were injured in his childhood, making him a cripple in the eyes of everyone. Chu Yu replied, 'Everyone else is blind to the truth. Is there anyone else in this world who can move with such ease, despite being visually impaired?' Huo Tingliao nodded in agreement. On a day when the apricot blossoms were lightly falling with the rain, she blushed and asked him, 'Who are you waiting for?' He stood there, silent. It wasn't until later that a flower blossomed on her coffin - a moth's feather, elegant and graceful. 'My heart is full of worries, where shall I go?' - Cao Feng, 'Moth's Feather'.

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