Xianxia 101: Cultivation

Interested in writing xianxia? You’ll need to understand this thing they call ‘cultivation’. Xianxia cultivation is a central theme in Chinese fantasy literature, particularly in the genre known as xianxia (仙侠), which translates to “immortal heroes” or “immortal swordsmen.” This genre combines elements of Taoist philosophy, Chinese folklore, martial arts, and fantasy, creating a rich Read more

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