Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (Chinese: 魔道祖师, Pinyin: Mó Dào Zǔ Shī) is a global phenomenon that has redefined the Xianxia and Danmei genres. Authored by the acclaimed Mo Xiang Tong Xiu (MXTX), the series is celebrated for its intricate plotting, moral ambiguity, and deep emotional resonance. Its massive crossover success is evidenced by its diverse adaptations, including the globally popular live-action series The Untamed and a critically acclaimed donghua. It stands as a masterclass in storytelling, exploring how history is written by the victors and how true righteousness often defies social convention.

The narrative follows Wei Wuxian, a prodigious cultivator whose unorthodox methods and creation of the "Demonic Path" led to his tragic downfall and death. Thirteen years later, he is resurrected in the body of a social outcast and finds himself reunited with Lan Wangji, the embodiment of orthodox nobility and his former rival. As they investigate a series of macabre mysteries involving a cursed spiritual remains, the duo uncovers a vast conspiracy that reveals the true corruption within the "righteous" cultivation sects. Through their journey, Wei Wuxian seeks redemption and the truth, while forging an unbreakable bond with the one man who never truly gave up on him.

Alternative Names and Titles
魔道祖师 / Mo Dao Zu Shi / MDZS / The Founder of Diabolism / The Untamed (Live Action title)