What is a cultivation novel?

A cultivation novel follows a protagonist growing stronger by absorbing spiritual energy and progressing through ranked power realms, rooted in Chinese wuxia and Daoist mythology.

What is xianxia vs. wuxia?

Wuxia focuses on martial artists and sword fighting with little supernatural power. Xianxia builds on that foundation and adds cultivation, immortality, and supernatural abilities.

Cultivation Novels for Beginners: Xianxia Explained