xianxia

Meaning: "Immortal Heros"

A type of Chinese novel genre developed from the Wuxia (martial arts) genre but with a fantasy twist, often including cultivation and immortality. This genre is heavily influenced by Taoism, Daoism, Buddhism, and Chinese mythology.

"So what's the genre 'Xianxia' about?"
"It's about people training and cultivating while seeking eternal life and reaching the apex of strength. The best part about it is the spirit swords that allow them to fly and the various instruments they use as weapons, like producing blades of sounds."
"Spirit swords that fly? Blades of sound?"
"Have you heard about making golden food pills from demon cores?"