1. World of Three Realms: An Epic Fantasy Setting Set within a richly imagined fantasy universe, Love Between Fairy and Devil unfolds across the Fairy, Moon, and Mortal Realms, where age-old tensions and intricate divine politics shape every encounter, emotion, and destiny—all brought to life through sweeping landscapes, detailed world-building, and the singular ambition of […]
Category Archives: Made in China Novels
Explore a world of creativity and storytelling with Made in China novels, spanning various genres and captivating imaginations.
1. Origins and Premise: Fan Xian Reborn in a Wuxia Dynasty Qing Yu Nian (庆余年), often translated as Joy of Life or Thankful for the Remaining Years, is a Chinese Wuxia‑style novel written by Mao Ni (猫腻), originally serialized on Qidian and spanning over 7 volumes and roughly 746 chapters, combining intrigue, martial arts, political […]
1. Origins and Background: The Seed of a Cultivation Epic In a landscape of xianxia fiction—where cultivation, immortality, ghostly forces, and moral complexities intertwine—《魔道祖师》 emerges as a literary phenomenon, originally serialized online by author 墨香铜臭 (Mo Xiang Tong Xiu), whose ability to breathe life into morally gray warriors and weaving multiple timelines set the work […]
1. Introduction: From Rags to Revered—The Myth of the Beggar’s Sect In the intricate and highly symbolic world of Chinese Wuxia, where sects, clans, and secret societies dominate the martial arts landscape, few organizations have sustained such enduring mystique and cultural weight as the Beggar’s Sect (丐帮 Gàibāng). Far from being a marginal or comic-relief […]
A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: The Classic Xianxia Epic by Wang Yu 1. Beginnings: Humble Origins of an Ordinary Mortal 《凡人修仙传》, also translated as A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality, was serialized on Qidian from 2008 to 2013 and completed at roughly 7.71 million Chinese characters, appearing in print […]
1. Setting the Scene: Why the Top 10 Annual List Matters Every year, Qidian releases its Monthly Ticket Annual rankings, which determine the Top 10 most celebrated web novels based on reader support, monthly ticket sales, and overall engagement. Winning a spot here not only grants authors prestige but often results in massive royalties, licensing deals, and […]
1. The Enduring Appeal of Xianxia in Modern China The xianxia genre, deeply rooted in Chinese mythology, Daoist philosophy, and martial arts traditions, continues to enchant readers in 2024 with its intricate world-building, philosophical undertones, and epic narratives of personal ascension and transcendence. As digital platforms, such as Qidian, Zongheng, and 17k, continue to thrive, […]
A Paradigm Shift in Xianxia: Redefining the Cultivation Epic In the saturated landscape of Chinese web literature—where xianxia tropes often recycle celestial conflicts and power-leveling protagonists—The Way of Strange and Immortal (道诡异仙) emerges as a genre-shattering phenomenon. Penned by the enigmatic author Fox, this serialized novel transcends escapist fantasy to explore the psychology of delusion, the ontology of reality, and the existential […]
The realm of fantasy literature perpetually seeks the ultimate expression of power, destiny, and the intricate dance between the individual and the cosmos. Within this grand tradition emerges a compelling archetype: The King of Everything. This figure transcends the boundaries of mere monarchy; they embody the living nexus of existence itself, a sovereign whose throne rests not upon […]
In the sprawling, vibrant cosmos of Chinese web literature, few sagas shine as brightly or have resonated as profoundly as Tang Jia San Shao‘s monumental work, “Douluo Dalu” (斗罗大陆), often translated as “Soul Land”. Serialized online beginning in 2008, this epic narrative transcends the conventions of its xianxia and wuxia predecessors, forging a unique path that blends intricate Eastern cultivation systems with compelling character-driven storytelling, strategic […]