Update: 8 hours ago
Poster: Nghiệt Duyên
Author: Ji Cha
Category: Xianxia
Status: English Translation
Date posted: 5 days ago
Chinese Name: 山河祭
Alternate Name: Shan He Ji / Refining the Mountains and Rivers
Realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divine Soul, Sea of Bitterness, Blue Sea, Primordial Spirit, Sovereign, Saint
Summary: Qin Yu, a boy of humble origins with no remarkable talent, lives in a cultivation world where strength determines status. Early in the story, he stumbles upon a mysterious blue light, a fateful opportunity that grants him a unique cultivation method and artifacts, setting him apart from his peers. This marks the beginning of his journey to transcend his limitations. The novel follows his growth as he navigates dangerous realms, from small sects to vast continents, facing demonic beasts, rival cultivators, and intricate conspiracies.
Despite his lack of innate gifts, Qin Yu’s persistence, cunning, and uncanny luck allow him to survive and thrive. He acquires powerful treasures, forms alliances with strong companions (including notable female characters), and uncovers secrets about the world’s cultivation system and his own origins. The narrative emphasizes themes of defying fate, with Qin Yu’s mantra: “I will control my destiny, not Heaven.” As he progresses, he encounters increasingly complex challenges, including battles against ancient powers and quests for rare resources like divine pills and spiritual herbs. The story blends classic xianxia tropes—such as alchemy, artifact crafting, and sect conflicts—with a focus on Qin Yu’s moral dilemmas and relationships, though some readers note repetitive arcs and reliance on convenient plot devices.
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