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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi

“Wei Wuxian, the feared Yiling Patriarch, mysteriously returns to life and investigates dark forces with Lan Wangji.”

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi

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260 chapters · 2017 - 2022 · Manhua
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Synopsis

Wei Wuxian, the feared Yiling Patriarch, mysteriously returns to life and investigates dark forces with Lan Wangji.

The Yiling Patriarch, a name that once struck terror across the cultivation world, belongs to Wei Wuxian—a figure whose legacy has been shrouded in darkness and mystery for over a decade. Known for his unprecedented path of demonic cultivation, his story seemed to have reached its end years ago. Now, fate has granted Wei Wuxian an unexpected second chance at life, awakening in the body of a troubled man in a remote village. As he struggles to adapt to this new existence, strange occurrences begin to unfold around him—beginning with the discovery of a sinister artifact that radiates overwhelming demonic energy. His return to the world of cultivation does not go unnoticed. Among those who arrive to investigate these disturbances is Lan Wangji, a renowned cultivator whose relationship with Wei Wuxian carries the weight of a complicated past. Together, they find themselves drawn into an unfolding mystery that connects the present disturbances to the shadows of history. As they delve deeper into their investigation, Wei Wuxian must navigate a world that has both feared and misunderstood him, while confronting the lingering questions surrounding his previous life and the events that shaped his reputation. Their journey will bring them face to face with figures from both their pasts, as they work to uncover the truth behind the dark forces at play.

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5.5 /10

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33% recommend
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median 5 mode 3 σ 2.29
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σ 2.29 · split reception

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5.5 pts

Recommenders 9.0 · others 3.5

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↓ 3.50

Running avg · Aug 2021 → Mar 2024

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Publication slate

A Manhua Publication

  • Format 260 ch ch × vol
  • Total read 34h 40m approx
  • Published Dec 2017 – Oct 2022
  • Source Manhua media type
  • Ref. BS-M58051 catalog

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