Read wuxia novels
Classic martial arts fiction, translated with the cultural context that makes these stories meaningful.
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New to wuxia?
Start here. Short novels, accessible stories, cultural training wheels.
Recommended: Sword of the Yue Maiden (complete, ~2 hours)
Coming from xianxia/cultivation novels?
Wuxia is the genre that started it all — grounded, historical, human.
Recommended: Mandarin Duck Blades (complete)
Ready for an epic?
Multi-volume sagas with deep worldbuilding and unforgettable characters.
Recommended: Legend of the Condor Heroes
Featured translations
Twin Blades of the Storm Dragon 《风雨双龙剑》
Wang Dulu
A tragic romance of honour, vengeance, and the price of the jianghu life
Chapter 8 of 18
Mandarin Duck Blades 《鸳鸯刀》
Jin Yong
A lighthearted adventure of mistaken identity and martial arts comedy
~2 hour read
The Legend of the Condor Heroes 《射雕英雄传》
Jin Yong
The novel that defined modern wuxia
Partial fan translation
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Jin Yong 金庸
Known as one of the three pillars of wuxia, Jin Yong is considered a pioneer in modern wuxia literature and a titan in the world of wuxia pop culture.
The grandmaster of wuxia whose epic sagas blend martial arts, history, and romance. His works have shaped the genre and influenced generations of writers.
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- Additional Wang Dulu works 2025–2026
- More Jin Yong classics TBD
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