The Founder of Diabolism

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As the grandmaster of demonic cultivation, Wei Wuxian roamed the world, hated by millions for committing acts of necromancy. Overthrown by the powerful clans he had attempted to subjugate, Wei Wuxian is supposedly killed by his shidi in order to save the cultivation world.

Restored to life in the body of Mo Xuanyu, the local cut-sleeve lunatic, in order to exact revenge on his abusive relatives, Wei Wuxian quickly finds himself spiralling back into his old life when he’s taken away by the cold-hearted, stern, and ultimately quite boring Lan Wangji – who might be harbouring warmer feelings than contempt. Perhaps of the…romantic kind?

But despite his new beginning, Wei Wuxian begins to unravel a decade and a half long mystery that is set to undo the very fabric of the cultivation world as they know it.

A mysterious, action-packed thriller of a ride, this is a journey you won’t want to miss!

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xjgg
xjgg rated it
March 26, 2022
Status: Completed
just realized I hadn't left a review lol?? It's a very entertaining novel heavy on morals and complicated relationships between the characters.

i adore the writer's ways of making her characters memorable; the nurturing, the traumas, the best and worst sides of human natures.

MC was an orphan taken in to be raised as the sect heir's aide. This premise isn't just there and then forgotten. MC was often insulted for his birth even though he mastered the four arts and was a head disciple in his sect. He was well-liked among... more>> his peers, but other nobles only deemed him as an arrogant, very capable servant who doesn't know his place and used it to aggravate his relationship with his sect leader and later it became so easy to slander his character and pushed him to his demise. One of the things I adore from mxtx: she wrote characters with similar situations with different outcomes. A small example:

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lan sizhui was orphaned by war. He was adopted into the lan clan (possibly put under a deceased clan member's family register). As a result, he was respected and didn't face hardships due to his unclear origins. He grew up to be a prized disciple of his sect. Not blaming the jiang family for not adopting wwx since he didn't want to either, but giving a child a family to shelter him really goes a long way.

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i adore ml, he opposed mc's way of cultivating since he knew well mc's method harm the user's body when others encouraged him to keep using it since it gave them advantage in war. Once MC came back to life, he protected MC with all he's got.

other small thing I liked:

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wwx didn't quite reconcile with jiang cheng. They barely pass as acquaintances now, the only thing connecting them was jin ling. It's nice seeing a relationship so broken and the characters don't magically make up by the end of a story /lmaooo sorry/

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kiakia2.
kiakia2.
March 10, 2022
Status: Completed
Its a really amazing novel! 10/10 with the world building, characters and plot.

Though I do have to disagree with certain reviews.
{post includes major spoilers be warned.}

As spoken about a certain character, mainly an antagonist, I've noticed its really common in this fandom and I think its because of the adaptation changes made, or maybe cuz fanon is really running wild too. BUT first,

Adressing {Wei Wuxian's relationship with Jiang Wanyin.}

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Golden core- JWN lost his golden core, whether he is a monster or not is a different debate and has nothing to do with the core transfer (some people would argue torturing innocent people for 13 years in madness would certainly be considered inhumane, but okay). I don't know about the adaptations but the novel certainly makes clear that even after finding out JWN got WWX's core, he did not even once think or consider that 'WWX shouldn't have given his core to him, ' (and before you say 'its wwx's pov' its not, multiple time in the novel its third person, we even get to read other characters thoughts, including JWN), JWN agreed to regaining a core, and from his perspective, it was WWX giving up an immortal's favour for it (baoshan sanren) its already a pretty big sacrifice in their world, also repeating the point, not once is he angry/sad for WWX giving up his core, he was more angry that now he couldn't find a reason to hate Wei Wuxian without feeling guilty and plenty other reasons, but not regret of getting WWX's core.

'Wei Wuxian not defending Jiang Wanyin' I mean, what did he not defend him from? He protected him with his life until JWN decided to throw him to the side, as for the reason why people say JWN did not care about WWX is because ultimately JWN became leading cause for WWX's death, he turned his back on WWX when he needed it, multiple times WWX is comforting JWN when he feels let down/jealous, protects him, gives up his core (or in this case, a literal 'immortals favor' to help JWN get his core back), helped build YMJ back up, but JWN chooses his hatred for the Wens over WWX, he leads the siege against WWX, he began the whole 'wwx is our enemy' thing, teen jwn would have cared about wwx, adult jwn did not, so there's that.

"WWX doing things for fun that leads to consequences" WWX is very much a literal genius in the text, making inventions etc his every action is almost calculated, even under shitty conditions he thrives to do the best until the entire literal cultivation world turns on him, JWN did not 'clean up his mess', if you're referring to Cloud Recesses Days, WWX is the one who takes punishment for 'getting drinks' when everyone else involved gets off free, does JWN step up to clear things up that 'hey we were all partying'? Nope, and its fine, they're teens, no one else does either, but please don't claim things that didn't happen in the novel (if you're talking strictly about the adaptations, mention it plz)

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About wwx having it 'bad/worst', alert!! I summarised his life mainly so do think its a spoiler for the entire novel,
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Seriously, I think we have plenty good reason to consider WWX really does have it bad/worst, orphaned and roaming streets at a young age, fighting dogs for food for goodness sake! And it really left an everlasting fear in him, a 5 year old fighting hungry dogs so much larger than him to survive, JFM rescues him surrounded by dogs and bite marks I think around when he was a 9 yr old.
Gets taken to a sect, (he isn't formally adopted so there's the limbo of his uncertain position as the head disciple, as in he had no one he can turn to) no one really stops it when a literal kid is whipped a freaking spiritual weapon! Its mentioned YZN would often whip him and have him kneel for hours! His parentage is constantly insulted, he's brought back to the sect but JFM doesn't care enough to give him a room to sleep, clothes he gets are too big to wear etc.

I'm not going to get into their little kid fight because they were kids so, kids do s*upid things, so JWN wouldn't understand why WWX would be scared of dogs, but damn WWX gets taken to the sect only for the sect heir to lock him out the room, saying he will 'call the dogs!' causing him to climb up a tree in fear, and then breaking his leg.

Then the war happened and dude gets plotted against, saves innocent people including the old granny and a toddler from a labour camp! So evil! Called to his nephews birthday celebration? It was an ambush with 300 archers! Oh and they also removed the dead from the ground so you can't do shit! Damn an accident happens while defending himself? He's so evil! Send over WN and WQ and we'll let the rest of the 50 people to live! After the 2 surrender themselves, WWX goes to collect their ashes to learn haha no they were still planning to attack and kill the people, he confronts them, they freaking shoot an arrow which barely misses his heart and lodges into his rib cage instead, then he retaliates, so evil! JYL runs onto the battle field and dies saving him, he killed his sister! And at the point WWX snaps, dont blame him tbh, do you notice a pattern? Many would consider this quite horrid things he went though there. Everyone nowadays throws around 'morally gray wwx' too much, fellas, is it bad to defend yourself? It was literally 1 man vs 300, 1 man vs hundreds of sects gathered, sheesh.

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Wei Wuxian is by no means a 'golden child', "Noun. Golden child (plural golden children) One who is favored or the favorite (in a family, on a team, at work, etc.), often held in high esteem by others, and for whom there are high hopes. Quotations", lol if you think he's a golden child im really confused if we read the same novel.

I don't think Wei Wuxians needs to apologise to people who straight up mu*dered him.

Lack of women: Wen Qing, Luo Qingyang, A-Qing, Yu Ziyuan, Qin Su, Granny Wen, Sisi, Jiang Yanli, Wang Lingjao, (2 powerful women whose names the world remembers, Baoshan Sanren, Cangse Sanren) Madam Jin, some were 'good people', some were bad 'people', but they were incredibly fleshed out and were well written, of course there could be more, but you can't really say there are none/too few.

Lan Wangji's relationship with Wei Wuxian, including lwj as a character,
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"classic romantic loyal lover", thier relationship didnt start right off the bat, Lan Wangji does not stand by Wei Wuxian when he was condemned, he was conflicted about his feelings and did not come in term with them until it was too late, until Wei Wuxian died in his first life, its this wrong that he reflects on, regrets and he doesnt mourn eternally, he moves on, as in the novel he goes around helping people in need, whoever they may be, mainly people 'big sects' don't help since their problems are considered 'trivial' to them.
'yes man' after a long long time of character development, he's not going to let go of the second chance life handed to him, wwx is right there, alive, in front of him, why will he not be a yes man?

I'm not even going to address the character comment, he's awesome, so much development, he's concise in his words, he seems aloof but he cares a lot, he sat in snow for hours waiting for his mother to open the door even if it never did, lxc needed him after the temple fiasco so he stayed and comforted his brother, and lets not even talk about his love and care towards wwx, their love is so sweet and tender.

'wwx is wwx' he loves his soul not the body, he realised that, he loved wwx in his original body and he still loves him in the mxy body.

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Wen Ning character and his life is included too so spoiler warning

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We weren't showed his thoughts I agree, would have loved to see more on that.
ONTO the core reveal, I root for him, I cheer for him, that was such a badass moment, but also so sad.
Wen Ning risked his life to get JWN out from under WC, Wen Ning returns Zidian and his parents' bodies, (a really big dept which JWN answers by abandoning them when they need help), he's also watched JWN treat WWX horribly and abandon him, JWN was someone he saved who showed the gratitude by leading the siege on Wen Ning's innocent family, (JWN knew they were innocent, he went up the mountains, made a remark 'its just the weak, elderly, women and children' with a sneer) Is Wen Ning not allowed to have his anger? I feel like WN should have done more, this core reveal happened when JWN had driven WWX into a qi deviation, and was going to attack LWJ who was carrying WWX away, (not to mention his homophobic rants) WN had enough of his bs, he really too nice, many have expressed they would have yeeted JWN into oblivion after this lol, if he had done to them what he did to WN and his family. (Dont try the 'but WN harmed JWN's first' its not true either, WN and his branch had 0 blood on their hands, they stayed out of war, if anything WN and WQ saved them on the run when their sect was burned down.)

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Aint nothing wrong with liking an antagonist, don't justify his actions, he was in the wrong, novel did a good job at portraying it too from JWN's thoughts we get glimpses of throughout, hence I'm apprehensive if you really read it, such intense hate for the main character and the main couple yet its based on things that aren't in the novel at all.

All this aside, this novel is really interesting in building up the mystery of what happened in the past, me thinks because its non linear timeline, people end up mixing the 'teen characteristics' with their adult selves, or even the events by how they happened. <<less
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debsim
debsim rated it
March 7, 2022
Status: Completed
No amount of stars in the universe will ever show how much I love this novel. Definitely my favorite book ever. My goal in life is to find someone who loves me as much as wangxian loves each other ❤️
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AnanaSSananA
AnanaSSananA rated it
February 18, 2022
Status: Completed
Tbh this is the best BL I've ever read. The story is amazing and can make you cry as well as make you lough out loud. Characters are very well created so that you can fall in love in them, and I'm talking about everyone not only the main couple.

I've reread it few times and it only gest better. Also extra chapters are... NICE hehe.

I recommend giving it a try since in my opinion it's the first one of the Holy Trynity of BL (+SVSSS and Hevens Oficial Blessing).
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dlover627
dlover627 rated it
January 21, 2022
Status: Completed
My absolutely number one favorite.

Has everything: secrets, revenge, laughable moments, mystery, heartache and a very very beautiful love.
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Golex9000K
Golex9000K rated it
November 4, 2021
Status: c46
This is a bit dark for my taste but I still like it.

I like MC he got a loveable character, funny but the mouth of his got him in to trouble many time and it may even cause his death.

I'm 41 chapters in and I could almost remember every ML words because he rarely speak. What I like the most about him is that he loves MC and never want to leave his side, it's like he regrets that he could not be with MC in his past life.
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booop
booop rated it
October 12, 2021
Status: Completed
I encounted this story as a manhua first and went to google to see if the manhua was adopted from a novel so I could finish the story and honestly BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE. Every praised that could be said is probably;y already said in other reviews so I can only express how much I love this novel. It's so addicting and you'll feel satisfied in every way reading this.
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Serena12195
Serena12195 rated it
October 10, 2021
Status: Completed
I loved this novel~~!

I tried the drama and I did not like it much [but I'm thinking of giving another chance after finishing this masterpiece] and I watched several anime episodes but the novel was by far the best.

The story was well thought out, it made me cry and laugh, and I enjoyed every part of the journey.

Towards the end I thought this should only be classified as shonen Ai but it does get to the yaoi stuff in the last 20 or so chapters, so the majority of the... more>> story is mostly focused on the drama and cultivation world plot.

Def READ IT!!! One of the best Danmei around. <<less
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Hua Shen
Hua Shen rated it
October 2, 2021
Status: Completed
Well what can I say?.....

This novel totally hit me hard on the core. It fully s**ked me away from my previous obsession (music)....

MOST IMPORTANTLY THIS WAS THE FIRST BL NOVEL MY EYES HAD FALLEN INTO!!!

so needless to say it gave me a view of a whole new world..... RIGHT! IT DID!!

So there's nothing I like else than BL... donghua, manhua, and whatnot.

So this isn't something to be missed out!!

(its been a year or so since I have read this.... and NOW I'm writing a review =_= ........I feel so guilty) ; - ;
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SimpingBloodySaint
SimpingBloodySaint rated it
September 11, 2021
Status: Completed
This is a really good novel. MUST READ! Everything is good, the plot, the character and others. Though this novel took me long to finish, but it's worth.

Not my fav novel but still good and satisfying. This also the reason why I'm convinced to read other MXTX's work.
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Thanad_zid
Thanad_zid rated it
August 17, 2021
Status: c113
This is my second review in novelupdates for the third danmei novel that I've finished (one of my top 5 favorite danmei novel until now).

First of all I want to say thank you so much to the translators for their hard work in translating this wonderful novel.

From the story and the characters are all great and very memorable.... The main couple (WangXian) is one of the best couple that I've ever read in any novel and the side characters are also one of the best....

(I think the novel and... more>> the live action adaptations are complementing each other really well....) <<less
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ImaginativeN
ImaginativeN rated it
July 8, 2021
Status: Completed
Read this 2 years ago but the pleasure and pain of reading this still lingers.

This is one of the novels that I've never imagined to read, let alone love and remain distinct from all the novels I have read. It has the right combination of perfection and flaws that makes us remember that ah, human nature strikes again.

This story is well written and every character tips a domino that fell in the most reasonable and sometimes undeniable outcome that may come out bitter and painful. A great contrast to the... more>> love and care that is portrayed some blatant and some subtle.

The love between Wei Ying and Lan Zhan is so.... heartfelt. They are so different from one another but their circumstance pieced them together and it was perfect. Definetly, they are one of the couples that I will remember for a very long time.

Other characters... left me with a lot of mixed emotions. Those who died and those who are left to live left me a bitter sweet taste and I can somehow imagine them living together and just being themselves in this kind of cultivation world. It felt like I am peeking in another dimention or traveling into another realm whenever I remember this novel. <<less
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lilkaleidos
lilkaleidos rated it
June 19, 2021
Status: Completed
my first xianxia novel. And definitely my favorite. Each character has their own unique point and it would be fun to analyze their characters deeper.
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Nyaa.23
Nyaa.23 rated it
May 25, 2021
Status: Completed
When talking about MXTX, we need to talk about her way of tellling a story. She managed to write a MC who is strong and cheerful with a tragis background, in some cases, the writer messed up one way or another and the character could come up as annoyingly naive. Another trademark MXTX style of writing is how she could make us wonder about the MC past but still enjoy the present moment that is full of action. In the beginning of MDZS, we immediately go on a journey filled... more>> with action and hidden past with WWX. Amidst all the action that's happening, the author managed to make us wonder how all of the things that is happening rn connects to WWX.

The story doesn't fill boring and nearly every single chapter is beautifully written. I've become attached to the characters, no matter if they are good or bad. There's something about MXTX story that doesn't make the characters feel 2D. The story also didn't happen just because, or just for the sake of MC and ML relationship. <<less
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Smarti97
Smarti97
May 5, 2021
Status: Completed
Absolutely fantastic 😍 This book has an amazing plotline and characters. You will not get bored and enjoy every chapter! You will laugh and cry with the characters together! And last but not least.. The MC and ML.. Only one word: PERFECT 😍 the chemistry is great!! You can feel the love and the tension between these two! I've read this book three times already and never get bored of it 😉
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fiffia
fiffia rated it
May 4, 2021
Status: c126
I don't usually write reviews but wow... In fact, I read it quite a long time ago and came back later several times and it hit me the same every time. I may be biased because it was my first bl novel, but other than jumping between past and present, which may be confusing at first I honestly have no complaints. I saw someone say that all the names, sect names, and courtesy names are hard to remember, but as I watched the donghua first I didn't have a problem... more>> with that later. However, it's true that only during the second read was I actually recognizing every character that appeared.

As for the relationship- I simply love it. Both the MC and ML. Even though their personalities are literally opposites they complement each other so well. They also trust each other so much it makes me vdscdbadpc... Also, the fluffy and funny scenes interwinding with some angsty past which had a big influence on the present are perfect. As for the mystery and case solving- that isn't really my focus, but I assume it was well-written. Apart from the r*pe fantasy scene (?) in the extras which was... idk how to say it lol
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(it sounds so weird lol, it's just that MC had a r*pe kink or smth...)

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the papapa scenes left me completely satisfied... hehe

Of course, there are some minor imperfections, but honestly, how could there not be? In my opinion, this is a well deserved 5 stars

If you haven't read it yet go do it now, it's honestly so good * chefs kiss * <<less
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chemaMissTea
chemaMissTea rated it
April 24, 2021
Status: Completed
now I can understnd why this novel is so famous

its really good !!!

be it the plot the romance or the smutty chapters lol

... more>> the angst is so good too !!!! And I cant describe how much I love the MC !!! He is so lively so honest and so cute you want to eat him up !!!! He is so strong and smart too ! The ML is likeable too

to be honest all the characters are well made !

10/10 really happy I decided to return to it after I dropped it when I read until chapter 20 or something <<less
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mafuyu_sato_123
mafuyu_sato_123 rated it
April 13, 2021
Status: Completed
So this BL novel was the very first one I read and yea, my sister recommend this one to me! My first impression of this was and ok but I don't judge a book by its cover so I gave it a try! Reading this novel was so great!

So the main characters are Wei Wuxian and Lan Wanji and yesss they love each other very much! Wei Wuxian is a very shameless boy, always out going and a good person to goof around with as for Lan Wanji he's very... more>> serious about everything and very disciplined.

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But, hohoh~ those smut scenes were HOT guys like seriously I literally had to stop so many times because of those smut chapters hehe lol.

when I was reading about what happened about the past I cried my EYES out, I still am when I think about this novel. I really want to recommend this book to all you BL lovers out there. It'll be a blast to read, so much cute fluff too! <<less
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Lea168
Lea168 rated it
April 4, 2021
Status: Completed
5/5 rating

Love any adaptation of this story thanks to the tv drama.

I have read thousands of Fanfictions on AO3 too. Some are even more enjoyable than the real story. Can't get enough of this couple. My all time favourite!! Only thing that was less enjoyable... so many lenghty flashbacks. Glad I watched the drama otherwise the novel would be confusing.
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xuexxi
xuexxi rated it
March 27, 2021
Status: c113
I'd read this novel a very long time ago, before it was fully translated. And it was my first ever BL. I still hold this in very high regard. This took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and it was worth reading through and through. I'm not usually a fan of this sort of supernatural genres, but I was *hooked*, even going to read the raw with my poor mandarin skills lol. I've never seen the drama but I cannot imagine how it would measure up to the novel. If... more>> anyone's still hesitating, I totally recommend it! It may be a little confusing at first but don't let that stop you ;) <<less
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