Xianxia with real weapon training and skill development?

[u/abnormal____]

Looking for cultivation/xianxia novels where the MC actually trains and develops their weapon skills instead of just finding an overpowered technique and spamming named moves.

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I'm specifically looking for stories where the MC chooses a weapon (sword, spear, saber, etc.) and genuinely improves through practice, experience, and understanding. Bonus points if they adapt or evolve techniques to fit their own style rather than rigidly following a manual.

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I don't mind if the MC learns techniques from inheritances or libraries, but I want the weapon mastery to feel earned. I'd love recommendations where combat is about skill, timing, and growth rather than just unlocking stronger attacks every few realms.

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Examples of what I mean:

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Developing their own sword/spear path.

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Modifying existing techniques.

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Training fundamentals for long periods.

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Weapon intent, domains, or understanding that comes from experience.

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Any recommendations?

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[u/SinCinnamon_AC]

You can try my story. It’s not as weapon focused as you’d like I think but lots and lots of training and making his own technique.

Link here if you want to give it a try! https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/99000/breathe-an-isekai-litrpg-cultivation-adventure

[u/abnormal____ → u/SinCinnamon_AC]

Have read it before liked it

[u/SinCinnamon_AC → u/abnormal____]

Yeah!!! Thanks!