USA TODAY BEST SELLER! The beloved danmei Boys’ Love wuxia novel series from China that
inspired the donghua (animated series) streaming in English! In this historical tale a Daoist
martial artist must begin a journey of healing and self-reflection as he resists the
temptations of the powerful leader of a demonic sect. Yan Wushi leader of the demonic
Huanyue sect is a master cultivator a brilliant strategist and an incurable cynic. In his
philosophy every human heart is ruled by cruelty and selfishness. Anyone who believes
otherwise is either a liar or a fool. Enter the humble Shen Qiao leader of the Daoist sect at
Xuandu Mountain. He is both gracious and charitable and exactly the type of do-gooder that Yan
Wushi despises. When Shen Qiao suffers a shocking loss in a duel and is left for dead Yan
Wushi happens upon him and concocts a plan to teach him about the wretchedness of humanity.
He’ll take Shen Qiao under his wing test the limits of his faith and lure him into demonic
cultivation. After all it is easy to remain righteous atop a mountain peak that touches the
heavens. But a thousand autumns toiling on the blood-soaked earth will break any man. This
Chinese historical fiction tale about powerful martial artists (wuxia) built around the desire
between two men (danmei) inspired a beloved animated series (donghua). The Seven Seas
English-language edition will include exclusive all-new covers and interior illustrations.
