Traditional Xianxia

Gao DiaomaQidian

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Word count: 609.5K words
Chapters: 8

Summary

Set against a backdrop of traditional Daoist cultivation and martial chivalry, the protagonist Ma Tianze has cultivated to the Golden Core stage, yet Elder Huolian declares that his primordial yang has leaked and his three flowers are incomplete, leaving him no hope of becoming an immortal in this life. Facing disdain, Ma Tianze refuses to accept it, retorts, laughs wildly at the sky, and simply challenges three Golden Core female cultivators—Tinglan, Dujuan, and Shaoyao—single-handedly. Sect conflicts, battles over magical treasures, and righteous-versus-evil confrontations unfold as the protagonist advances step by step on the path of contention and proving the Dao, interweaving the gratifying vengeance of wuxia with the transcendent pursuit of xianxia. The book leans toward traditional wuxia style, incorporating classical imagery such as sword-riding and karmic reincarnation.

Editor's review

This is a traditional xianxia work paying homage to Jin Yong's wuxia, focusing on orthodox Daoist arts and Jianghu feuds, with no system panels or game-like skill barrages—it reads more like old-school wuxia plus cultivation. Suited to veteran readers nostalgic for classical xianxia who enjoy righteous-versus-evil confrontations and sect standoffs; but the pacing is slow, chapter titles are loose, and the density of satisfying moments is lower than pure power fantasy, so new readers may find it bland.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Veteran readers who enjoy Jin Yong wuxia and classical xianxia
Readers who prefer orthodox Daoist arts and sect-struggle settings
Readers accustomed to slow-burn plots who can accept old-school narrative pacing

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking system-based, fast-leveling power fantasy
Readers who cannot tolerate slow pacing and loose chapter titles

Reading tips

Read the preface to Chapter 1; the author states it leans traditional wuxia and targets veteran readers
Treat the Golden Core cultivation and the struggle over immortality as the core thread and follow the main line
Skim long rants; focus on sect duels and battles over magical treasures

About the publisher

Qidian

Qidian is a platform whose catalogue brings together online literature, with about 45,000 titles in the library spanning categories such as male-oriented fiction, Eastern fantasy, xianxia and wuxia, science fiction, selected fiction and quality web novels. Representative titles include Reincarnation Paradise, War Soldier Leon, The Fairy Is Fierce (also known as Tai Mang), The Expert Is Right Beside Me, Dragon Herder, You Should Cross the Mountains Like a Hero, The Adventures of a Clever Girl and Summoning Heroes of All Ages in Another World, with themes extending from fantasy and xianxia to science fiction and adventure. Representative authors available in the library include Na Yi Zhi Wen Zi, Chi Gua Zi Qun Zhong, Guan Guan Gong Zi, Chenxing LL, Luan, Chen Mo De Ai, Piao Yi Dao Zhang and Dong Tian Bu Leng. Their works mostly appear as serialized web fiction aimed at readers who prefer long genre fiction. Public information on its founding background and scale is limited, so no inferences are made here; the description is based solely on the library's titles and categories.

1: Got My Eyes Pecked
2: Got a Wife
3: Off to Knight-Errant Island
4: Laughing Wildly at the Sky
6: Settled with One Hammer Blow
23: Proving the Immortal Rank
45: Departing on a Sword
257: Young Master, Please Make Your Move

FAQ

Is this a power-fantasy novel?

Not a typical power fantasy; it leans traditional wuxia narrative, with more restrained satisfying moments.

Does the protagonist have a system or cheat?

No system; it follows the path of orthodox cultivation and proving the Dao.

Is it suitable for Jin Yong fans?

Yes; the author explicitly moves toward Jin Yong's wuxia style.

Roughly how many words?

About 609,500 words on the Qidian page; still serialized.

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About the author

Gao Diaoma Author

Gao Diaoma is an online-literature author about whom limited public information is available; only one work by this author is currently known. That representative work, Traditional Xianxia, falls under the categories of male-oriented fiction and xianxia/wuxia, indicating that the author's creative focus lies in the xianxia genre. Judging from the available information, the title Traditional Xianxia suggests a conscious continuation of the established conventions of xianxia fiction rather than a deliberate effort to break new ground. Because the author's dates of birth and death, nationality, and personal history cannot be verified, no biographical outline can be drawn, and only the work itself can be briefly observed. Although the output is small, it already draws attention to the author's place within the common category of xianxia and wuxia. For readers accustomed to traditional xianxia settings, the name Gao Diaoma and the single known work form a recognizable reference point; the author's future creative direction and literary influence await further public information.