Is "Zhu Xian" the most critical work of Xianxia novel?

"Zhu Xian" (by Xiao Ding) has long been regarded by many people as the masterpiece of Xianxia novel. But many people disagree. They think this title is controversial and exaggerated.

First, from the novel's structure, "Zhu Xian" is a love story with Xianxia's appearance. The novel's content shows that Xiao Ding is greatly influenced by Qiong Yao and Jin Yong. In fact, the whole novel is written in Qiong Yao's sentiment, Jin Yong's literary style, within Xianxia framework of Huan Zhu Lou Zhu. This is also the main reason why many people disagree that "Zhu Xian" is a masterpiece of Xianxia novels, as its core is not Xianxia but love.

Secondly, the ending of "Zhu Xian" is a bit hasty. It is said that Xiao Ding did that to catch up with the progress at that time, so many people were unsatisfied with the ending and thought the novel was unfinished. Both heroines love Zhang Xiaofan, who is the protagonist. Biyao is almost dead for the sake of the protagonist. The protagonist did not save her. In the end, Zhang Xiaofan failed to live with another heroine, Lu Xueqi.

In fact, both the writing and the plot make "Zhu Xian" one of the top web novels. The novel is moving, and the plot is complex. No matter whether it is one of the best of Xianxia, it is indeed a novel worth reading.