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**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/support-wuxiasociety/248 "2024-01-18T16:25:08Z")
WuxiaSociety is fully self-funded by a single guy. Help me to pay the bills. I work on these wuxia translations on a volunteer basis in my free time and pay for the web hosting bills from my own pocket. I do this out of… --- ## [Join us on Discord!](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/join-us-on-discord/171)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/join-us-on-discord/171 "2020-12-02T19:08:08Z")
Come join our WuxiaSociety community on our Discord server: See you there! --- ## [Welcome to WuxiaSociety](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/welcome-to-wuxiasociety/13)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2015, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/welcome-to-wuxiasociety/13 "2015-02-10T03:54:30Z")
Greetings, wanderer. Welcome to the wuxia community on WuxiaSociety. This forum pays homage to wuxiasociety.org that was once regarded as the leading wuxia community. The unfortunate demise of that site has scattered t… --- ## [Jin Yong power ranking](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/jin-yong-power-ranking/66)
**Author:** [@FlyingDagger](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/FlyingDagger)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/jin-yong-power-ranking/66 "2026-10-13T02:14:27Z")
There’s a Gu Long ranking somewhere here. Here’s my Jin Yong ranking to start a discussion. There’s probably some disputes about how I rank them. I’ll omit those who didn’t appear such as Dugu Qiubai. I want to focus on … --- ## [Translation Notes:](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/translation-notes/316)
**Author:** [@Pan\_Xiao\_Yuan](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Pan_Xiao_Yuan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/translation-notes/316 "2026-08-27T21:52:30Z")
I had seen you do short summaries of chapters, as ‘The Heavenly Sword & the Dragon Sabre Chapter 5 Updated | WuxiaSociety | WuxiaSociety’. I think that if you would allow me too, I can write some of these. --- ## [Missing links for Return of Condor Heroes translation](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/missing-links-for-return-of-condor-heroes-translation/312)
**Author:** [@Pan\_Xiao\_Yuan](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Pan_Xiao_Yuan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/missing-links-for-return-of-condor-heroes-translation/312 "2026-04-19T03:56:48Z")
Hello, I also noticed some missing links in the website. I understand that you must be relatively busy, but is there any way to fix the links in Return of Condor Heroes, as many of the chapter links are inaccessible. I u… --- ## [Wrong Links on Sword of the Yue Maiden](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/wrong-links-on-sword-of-the-yue-maiden/283)
**Author:** [@Xenophon](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Xenophon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/wrong-links-on-sword-of-the-yue-maiden/283 "2024-10-21T08:28:44Z")
Hi, I feel somewhat bad about signing up just to mention something is broken, but I didn’t see any simpler contact method. After a certain point, the links in “Sword of the Yue Maiden” goes to part 3 rather than to the … --- ## [I hate Guo Jing but I love Zhang Wuji](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/i-hate-guo-jing-but-i-love-zhang-wuji/125)
**Author:** [@psksvp](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/psksvp)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/i-hate-guo-jing-but-i-love-zhang-wuji/125 "2026-03-20T19:11:47Z")
I hate Guo Jing but I love Zhang Wuji By psksvp (psksvp@gmail.com) Why Most people who read the Condor Trilogy by JY tended to like Guo Jing and Yang Guo more than Zhang Wuji. However I feel the opposite; I hate Guo Jin… --- ## [Updating The Legend of the Condor Heroes](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/updating-the-legend-of-the-condor-heroes/275)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/updating-the-legend-of-the-condor-heroes/275 "2024-07-15T09:54:52Z")
Watching the latest LOCH TV series has spurred me to work on articles about the novel. This thread is to keep track of the changes and updates. Converted the article on the novel into a full Wuxia Manual entry: Moved … --- ## [Romance of the Three Kingdoms translation](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-translation/17)
**Author:** [@ZhaoYun](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/ZhaoYun)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-translation/17 "2025-04-12T12:51:53Z")
This is not strictly wuxia but it is related in a way. And probably inevitable given my username. :wink: Would such a project be possible? There are several translations available such as the official translated books a… --- ## [WuxiaSociety v2](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/wuxiasociety-v2/290)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/wuxiasociety-v2/290 "2025-02-05T10:54:51Z")
If you haven’t noticed, our main site is sporting a spanking new look. This new version is packed with many changes that I’ve been working on for months and the new setup makes it easier to push out rolling changes. This… --- ## [Have content to submit or ideas for content?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/have-content-to-submit-or-ideas-for-content/289)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/have-content-to-submit-or-ideas-for-content/289 "2024-12-23T17:28:36Z")
Have existing content or translation you wish we include on WuxiaSociety? We are always looking for good quality. Do your part for the community by helping out with creating, organising, or researching content. Leave a … --- ## [English Translation of HSDS on Webnovel?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/english-translation-of-hsds-on-webnovel/288)
**Author:** [@psksvp](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/psksvp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/english-translation-of-hsds-on-webnovel/288 "2024-12-14T06:44:41Z")
HI, I’ve come across an English Translation of HSDS on Webnovel (https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-heaven-sword-and-dragon-saber\_19033535206150905/chapter-1\_53386266422594457). Is this possible to do that? Since what i… --- ## [Legend of the Condor Heroes - Official vs. Fan translations](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/legend-of-the-condor-heroes-official-vs-fan-translations/142)
**Author:** [@Angorial](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Angorial)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/legend-of-the-condor-heroes-official-vs-fan-translations/142 "2024-10-21T08:12:54Z")
Hello, I’ve been reading the 2018 edition of A Hero Is Born, and it’s my first contact with wuxia literature. I found the text mostly enjoyable, but those translated names were so odd I decided to do a little research a… --- ## [Unabridged The Book and Sword translation?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/unabridged-the-book-and-sword-translation/148)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_S](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Ryan_S)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/unabridged-the-book-and-sword-translation/148 "2024-09-18T02:55:46Z")
Anyone know if there’s an unabridged translation of Jin Yong’s The Book and Sword? I tried clicking the .epub and .mobi links on this website, but they’re broken. I like to listen along with a mandarin audiobook, which … --- ## [What’s the difference between bang, pai, sect?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/what-s-the-difference-between-bang-pai-sect/277)
**Author:** [@longmen](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/longmen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/what-s-the-difference-between-bang-pai-sect/277 "2024-08-02T07:22:36Z")
I’m trying to learn Chinese and I get confused by the different terms. I see 帮, 派, 教 used for the different schools. Are they all sects? --- ## [Mandarin Duck Blades on WuxiaSociety](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/mandarin-duck-blades-on-wuxiasociety/268)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/mandarin-duck-blades-on-wuxiasociety/268 "2024-07-08T18:41:12Z")
The entry on Mandarin Duck Blades on WuxiaSociety is up! Check out the novel’s background and my analysis of the title translation. Translation The translation is based on the Third Edition text. Translation index … --- ## [Musing a translation overhaul](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/musing-a-translation-overhaul/221)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/musing-a-translation-overhaul/221 "2024-03-07T10:47:10Z")
The site is due some upgrades and I’m taking the opportunity to update some of the features and streamline the design. All these while maintaining WuxiaSociety’s goal to keep the site readable on all devices and ad-free. … --- ## [Fave wuxia scene](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/fave-wuxia-scene/259)
**Author:** [@ange](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/ange)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:39am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/fave-wuxia-scene/259 "2024-03-07T10:39:19Z")
I was talking to a friend about classic wuxia scenes and I was thinking of my fave scene: Zhang Wuji saving the Ming Sect at Brightness Peak. What’s your unforgettable moment in wuxia? Drama or books, doesn’t matter. --- ## [SPCNET translation back up](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/spcnet-translation-back-up/145)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/spcnet-translation-back-up/145 "2024-03-07T10:33:08Z")
As a member of the SPCNET forum for over 13 years, I’ve watched the site decline despite its thriving community. As some of you might be aware, there are many issues with spcnet such as outdated code and outdated forum s… --- ## [Where Winds Meet《燕云十六声》](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/where-winds-meet/236)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/where-winds-meet/236 "2024-03-07T10:24:10Z")
The game was recently announced in Gamescon 2022 and the trailer looks great. Looks like Assassin’s Creed style set in late Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. It looks like wuxia with some xianxia elements. Can’t wa… --- ## [Any bloggers/vloggers want to review my novel?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/any-bloggers-vloggers-want-to-review-my-novel/257)
**Author:** [@dubious.lores](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/dubious.lores)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:21am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/any-bloggers-vloggers-want-to-review-my-novel/257 "2024-03-07T10:21:31Z")
I just published my wuxia-themed novella on Amazon and Spotify. I’m hoping to have some reviewers comment on it and can send out a free copy to them. Also, I’m happy to private message a free Spotify code for the first 2… --- ## [Who would you cast: Zhao Min](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/who-would-you-cast-zhao-min/225)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/who-would-you-cast-zhao-min/225 "2024-03-07T09:27:58Z")
Who would you cast as Zhao Min? My favourite Zhao Min is still Alyssa Chia. Would be interesting to see Mao Xiaotong playing the role. --- ## [Who would you cast: Zhang Wuji](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/who-would-you-cast-zhang-wuji/228)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/who-would-you-cast-zhang-wuji/228 "2024-03-07T09:21:35Z")
Now that we have the two female leads out of the way, time for the protagonist. Alec Su is a great Zhang Wuji. I’m a fan of Deng Chao but his brooding look doesn’t really fit the role IMHO. What do you think? Di… --- ## [Translation notes](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/translation-notes/269)
**Author:** [@ange](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/ange)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/translation-notes/269 "2024-03-06T15:50:15Z")
I’m reading Mandarin Duck Blades and I really enjoy the notes. Can we have more notes in the translations? I find them fascinating and explains things a lot better. Spcnet has translator notes at the end of each post bu… --- ## [Looking for Wuxia Novels with Well-Developed Characters](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/looking-for-wuxia-novels-with-well-developed-characters/250)
**Author:** [@ZhaoYun](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/ZhaoYun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/looking-for-wuxia-novels-with-well-developed-characters/250 "2024-03-05T05:37:54Z")
Hey everyone! I’m on the hunt for wuxia novels that have compelling character development. Can anyone recommend some works where the protagonists undergo significant growth and transformation? I love getting immersed in … --- ## [Translation progress and requests](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/translation-progress-and-requests/267)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/translation-progress-and-requests/267 "2024-03-05T05:37:17Z")
Leave a comment with the wuxia novel that you’re the keen to read. This will help me understand what’s in demand and plan my next translation project. Currently translating: Mandarin Duck Blades 鸳鸯刀 by Jin Yong Project… --- ## [What are you reading/watching?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/what-are-you-reading-watching/258)
**Author:** [@ange](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/ange)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2023, 7:16am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/what-are-you-reading-watching/258 "2023-11-22T07:16:12Z")
I’m looking for something new to get into. Any recommendations? --- ## [Four Great Beauties](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/four-great-beauties/21)
**Author:** [@ange](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/ange)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/four-great-beauties/21 "2023-06-26T08:54:14Z")
Just went through the latest upload Sword of the Yue Maiden. Reading about Xi Shi made me wonder why the other of the Four Great Beauties aren’t in Jin Yong’s novels. --- ## [What Wuxia series are you currently reading or watching?](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/what-wuxia-series-are-you-currently-reading-or-watching/81)
**Author:** [@Jenxi](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/u/Jenxi)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/t/what-wuxia-series-are-you-currently-reading-or-watching/81 "2023-05-31T06:23:37Z")
I was wondering what types of stories or which authors are popular with our community. What is your current wuxia fix? I got into the Battle Through the Heavens TV Drama recently. [Next page](https://forum.wuxiasociety.com/latest.md?page=1)