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The Master of Diabolism

“Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji investigate supernatural threats while navigating demonic cultivation, politics, and their deepening bond.”

The Master of Diabolism

8.45
191 rank · 254,605 viewers · 7,182 favorites
Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Mystery Historical Mythology Reincarnation
15 episodes · 25 min per ep min · B.CMAY PICTURES · R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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Synopsis

Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji investigate supernatural threats while navigating demonic cultivation, politics, and their deepening bond.

In a world where cultivators seek the path to immortality, the forbidden demonic arts known as Mo Dao represent a dark temptation few dare to explore. Wei Wuxian, a talented cultivator with an unconventional approach to spiritual practices, finds himself drawn to these mysterious techniques during his journey of cultivation. Years later, circumstances bring Wei Wuxian back into the world of cultivation, where he crosses paths once again with Lan Wangji, a stoic and respected cultivator from a prestigious clan. Despite their contrasting personalities and backgrounds, the two are drawn together by a series of supernatural occurrences plaguing the cultivation world. As they investigate strange disturbances and confront malevolent forces threatening the peace between clans, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji must navigate complex political tensions, ancient grudges, and the ever-present danger of the demonic path. Their partnership, built on mutual respect and shared purpose, gradually deepens as they uncover secrets that challenge everything they thought they knew about cultivation, morality, and the nature of power itself. Mo Dao Zu Shi weaves together elements of mystery, supernatural adventure, and character-driven drama as it follows these two cultivators on their journey through a world where the lines between good and evil, tradition and innovation, are constantly blurred.

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9.0 /10

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96% recommend
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6.7 pts

Recommenders 9.4 · others 2.7

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↓ 1.05

Running avg · Jul 2018 → Apr 2025

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A Ona Production

B.CMAY PICTURES.
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Aniplex · Tencent Video

  • Format 15 × 25′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 6h 15m all episodes
  • Aired Jul 2018 – Oct 2018
  • Source Ona media type
  • Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
  • Ref. BS-13709 catalog

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