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Martial Arts Master

MAM, The Kung Fu Master, Wu Dao Zongshi, 武道宗师

Native Language Chinese

Released 2016

AuthorCuttlefish That Loves Diving, 爱潜水的乌贼

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 753

Translated Ch.: 753

Rank: #773

Last Update: March 2, 2026

Original Pub.: Qidian

English Pub.: Webnovel

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Martial Arts Master is a popular novel that blends Action, Drama, Martial Arts and more. Written by the author Cuttlefish That Loves Diving. 753 chapters have been translated, and translation of other chapters is in progress.

Synopsis

Here, martial arts are no longer legends. They have been passed on from generation to generation, from century to century.
After being confronted by science and technology, they have completely integrated into modern society and all kinds of martial arts competitions are taking place across the country as the consensus between who’s superior among scholars are hard to reach, but among martial artists, it isn’t that difficult!
Lou Cheng has found an unknown cultivation item that fuses with him and helps him with the first part of martial arts, meditation.
Facing his dream and the glory in his heart, he will advance step by step, becoming the warrior of this modern city and the hero of the era!

📂 System Interface: The Modern Martial Artist

In a world where Martial Arts have transitioned from ancient legends to a televised national sport, Lou Cheng is a college freshman who stumbles upon a “Jindan” (a golden core). Unlike other novels, this item doesn’t make him a god—it just gives him the stamina and recovery to work harder than everyone else.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
The Jindan	Core “Cheat”	A mysterious item fused with the MC. It provides high-speed stamina recovery and elemental (Frost/Fire) buffs, but requires the MC’s own “Force” to activate.
Professional Pins	Ranking System	Martial artists are ranked from Amateur (9–1) to Professional (9–1). Pro-9 is the entry to the “superhuman” threshold.
Modern Setting	World-Building	Martial arts are treated like the NBA or Champions League. Fights happen in stadiums with referees, sponsors, and live streaming.
Force (Jing)	Power Source	The ability to concentrate one’s physical and mental energy into a single point for explosive power.

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Lou Cheng)

Attribute	Classification	Description
Motivation	Romantic Pursuit	He initially joins the martial arts club purely to get closer to his crush, Yan Zhe. His passion for the sport grows naturally from there.
Combat Style	Balanced / Tactical	Lou Cheng isn’t the strongest or fastest; he wins by outlasting opponents (thanks to the Jindan) and analyzing their patterns.
Personality	Relatable Student	He feels like a real college student—nervous around girls, loyal to his “bros,” and obsessed with his smartphone/social media.
Growth Rate	Realistic-Fast	He improves quickly, but he isn’t invincible. He loses matches, gets injured, and faces geniuses who have trained since childhood.

Action Drama Martial Arts Romance School Life Seinen Sports Xuanhuan

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Slice-of-Life" Cultivation. If you are looking for an MC who destroys sects and murders "Young Masters," this is not your novel. This is a story about a young man growing up, falling in love, and trying to win a college tournament.

The Cuttlefish Touch. Written by Cuttlefish That Loves Diving (Lord of the Mysteries, Throne of Magical Academies), the quality of the internal logic and character consistency is top-tier. Even the "cheat" is grounded in a way that feels earned through 4:00 AM training sessions.

Romance Arts Master. A common nickname for this book. The romance isn't a subplot; it's a co-protagonist. The "flirting via text" and "first date jitters" take up significant screen time.

*753 chapters of texts, tournaments, and a love story that's more intense than the fights. Complete — and the healthiest romance in xianxia.*

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–100 (The Romance/Basics): ⭐⭐⭐ – Very heavy on the "wooing the girl" aspect. Lou Cheng is a newbie, and the stakes are local.

Ch. 101–400 (The Competitive Rise): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The "Sports Anime" vibe peaks here. The tournament arcs are intense, and the tactical depth of the fights is incredible.

Ch. 401–753 (The Professional Peak): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Transitions from college life to the global stage. The scale increases, but it never loses its "human" touch.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A masterpiece of "Modern Xuanhuan." It successfully blends the adrenaline of a sports manga with the progression of a cultivation novel.

Writing Quality: 9/10. Cuttlefish is a veteran. The prose is clean, and the "Information Dumps" are integrated into world-building naturally.

Romance: 10/10. Widely considered one of the best, most realistic romances in all of Chinese web fiction. No harems, no "damsels in distress," just a healthy, evolving relationship.

Fight Choreography: 9/10. Instead of "shouting move names," the author describes footwork, balance, center of gravity, and psychological warfare.

Pacing: 7/10. It can be slow. If you don't care about the MC's daily life or his relationship, you will find the "non-fighting" chapters tedious.

The Good: No "Young Master" tropes. People act like normal human beings. If someone is an antagonist, it’s usually because they are on the opposing team, not because they are evil.

The Bad: The "Jindan" cheat can feel a bit convenient early on, and the heavy focus on romance might alienate readers who only want blood and gore.

For Fans Of: Hajime no Ippo, Cultivation Chat Group, History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi.

Not For You If: You want a "Cold/Ruthless" MC, an "Overpowered" start, or hate reading about characters' dating lives.

Romance Note: This is not a subplot. The relationship between Lou Cheng and Yan Zhe is a co-protagonist. If you hate reading about dating, you'll struggle. If you want one of the most realistic, healthy romances in the genre, you're home.

Verdict: Martial Arts Master is a breath of fresh air in a genre filled with recycled tropes. It is essentially a Sports Novel wearing a Xuanhuan skin. If you want a story that makes you feel "warm and fuzzy" while also giving you the adrenaline of a championship fight, this is a must-read. It is the "Healthy Choice" of webnovels—satisfying, high-quality, and realistic.

"It’s not about being a God; it’s about being a Master of your own body and your own heart."

WebNovelDB Team

This title has been categorized as 'mature', therefore may contain intense violence, blood/gore, sexual content and/or strong language that may not be appropriate for underage viewers.

Key Information

Main Characters: Lou Cheng (The Master), Yan Zhe (The Fairy/Girlfriend), Lin Que (The Silent Rival/Brother-in-law).

Power System: Dan Stage (Physical Invulnerability): The peak of human evolution where the body becomes a perfect vessel for energy.

Themes: Modern Sports, First Love, Hard Work vs. Talent, Discipline.

Similar To: Cultivation Chat Group, Godly Model Creator

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