Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation

Frequently asked questions

• Is this the novel, the manhua (comic), or the donghua (animation)?

  This edition is the original novel by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. The story has also been adapted as a manhua (Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation), an animated series (Mo Dao Zu Shi / The Founder of Diabolism), and a live-action drama (The Untamed). The adaptations condense or alter parts of the plot; the novel is the most complete version of the story.

• Is this book part of a series or a standalone?

  This work is a multi-volume novel series that follows a continuous narrative arc, meaning it is best read in the order of its published volumes to fully grasp the complex mystery and character development.

• Are there other ways to experience this story?

  The narrative has been adapted into several formats, including a multi-season animated series known as a donghua, a live-action television drama titled The Untamed, and a manhua comic series.

• What is the significance of the author's pen name?

  The author, Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, chose her pseudonym based on a phrase from her mother regarding the balance between the pursuit of literature and the practicalities of earning a living.