In the saturated landscape of xianxia (cultivation) literature and donghua , stories often follow a "zero-to-hero" trajectory. However, the Lian Qi Shi Wan Nian series subverts this trope by introducing , a protagonist who remains stuck in the very first stage of cultivation—Qi Refining—for a staggering 100,000 years. This draft examines how the series uses this stagnation to explore themes of hidden power, the decline of ancient sects, and the subversion of traditional cultivation hierarchies. II. The Subversion of Cultivation Hierarchies
Xu Yang has refined his Qi to the 9,999th level , giving him raw power that dwarfs "ascended" immortals and high-level masters. Lian Qi Shi Wan Nian 100.000 Years of Refining ...
As the "Founding Disciple" and last true authority, Xu Yang’s journey is one of leading the sect back to its peak . His ruthless protection of his disciples provides a grounded emotional core to the otherwise absurd power scaling. Does 100,000 years of qi refining get better? : r/Donghua His ruthless protection of his disciples provides a
Beyond individual power, the story focuses on the restoration of the . the decline of ancient sects