Update

Parts 1 through 3 now feature Quick Reference sections.

Fifteen comprehensive weapon articles now document the arsenal of wuxia, from legendary named weapons to fundamental weapon types found throughout the genre.

Four foundational articles now explain core wuxia concepts essential for understanding the genre's terminology and social structures.

Exploring why wuxia translations use 'transmission' for martial arts teaching and what this reveals about lineage, legacy, and the sacred bond between master and disciple.

The Mandarin Duck Blades translation has been updated to align with Jin Yong's Third Edition, with a comprehensive changelog documenting differences between editions.

Translation pages now include a Quick reference section to help you discover characters, places, and concepts mentioned in each chapter.

We've completed the translation of Jin Yong's Mandarin Duck Blades, a delightful comedy that subverts wuxia expectations.

Traditional Chinese currency systems appear throughout wuxia fiction, reflecting historical economic practices and social hierarchies through monetary units like taels, strings of cash, and coins.

The historical development of wuxia literature, from ancient classical tales through Republican-era serials to the modern novels that define the genre today.

A guide to starting with wuxia fiction, from shorter works perfect for beginners to epic novels that define the genre.

Common narrative structures, character archetypes, and plot elements that define wuxia storytelling, from revenge quests to treasure hunts and sect conflicts.

How martial arts function in wuxia fiction, from external techniques and internal cultivation to the philosophical foundations that make combat meaningful.

Practical guidance for reading wuxia translations effectively, from using footnotes to navigating cultural context and wiki articles.

Understanding the code of xia—the chivalrous ideal that defines heroism in wuxia fiction and distinguishes true heroes from mere warriors.

Traditional Chinese units of measurement appear throughout wuxia fiction, with different units used for concrete physical descriptions versus abstract cultural expressions.

We have moved to an all-new site with exciting features still under development. Help report any issues you encounter.

Discover the literary masters who shaped the wuxia genre on our new authors page.

New overview pages for Jin Yong's characters, factions, and martial arts are now available, making it easier to explore the vast world of Jin Yong's novels.

I've started translating the Third Edition of Mandarin Duck Blades.

I've completed the third edition of Sword of the Yue Maiden.

I've updated the Duan Yu article in our Wuxia Wiki.

I've done a complete re-translation of Chapter 1 of Demi-Gods & Semi-Devils.

The fonts have been optimised for readability.

Unveiling our new design and updates.

Here are the fixes and updates for February 2016.

We have adopted the translations of the Condor Trilogy.

The WuxiaSociety forum is up once more.

The download links on the Translations page has been updated.

The download links on the Translations page has been updated.