Wang Lin () is the fictional protagonist of the Chinese xianxia web novel Renegade Immortal, written by Er Gen. An ordinary village youth with mediocre cultivation talent, Wang Lin enters the cultivation world and gradually rises through perseverance, intelligence, and experience. His journey takes him from an inexperienced cultivator to a powerful figure whose pursuit of cultivation is shaped by personal loss, revenge, and his relationships with others.
Er Gen developed Wang Lin around the idea of an ordinary person striving for an extraordinary future. His cautious and ruthless nature contrasts with his strong attachment to family and loved ones, particularly following the death of his parents and his relationship with Li Muwan.
Wang Lin has received attention from critics and commentators for his unconventional characterization and the contrast between his emotional attachments and his ruthless conduct. Discussion has particularly focused on his psychological transformation, his relationships with Li Muwan and other characters, and the complexity underlying his outwardly calculating and resolute demeanor.
Tomb of Fallen Gods (), also known as Tomb of Gods and Divine Grave, is a Chinese xuanhuan web novel by Chen Dong. It was serialized on Qidian from May 25, 2006, to November 24, 2008, and is the sequel to Chen Dong's earlier novel Undying and Imperishable ().
The novel follows Chen Nan, a young man who awakens after ten thousand years in the Gods' and Demons' Cemetery. Searching for his lost lover Yu Xin and the truth behind his resurrection, he becomes involved in the history of the gods and demons and an ancient conflict extending across the world's realms.
An animated television adaptation, Tomb of Fallen Gods, premiered on Youku in July 2022. The series was produced by Youku Animation and Wonder Cat Animation and animated by Wonder Cat Animation and Beijing Rocen Digital.
The novel became one of Chen Dong's best-known works and an influential xuanhuan title. In 2018, it was selected as one of the "20 Works of Chinese Online Literature's 20 Years".
Shrouding the Heavens () is a Chinese xianxia web novel written by Chen Dong. It was serialized on Qidian beginning in 2010 and concluding in 2012 with its 1,859th chapter. It is part of Chen Dong's Shrouding the Heavens trilogy, alongside Perfect World and The Sacred Ruins.
The novel follows Ye Fan, a young man from Earth, and a group of former university classmates after they are transported away from Earth aboard a bronze coffin pulled by nine dragons. The story subsequently develops into a large-scale cultivation narrative involving supernatural powers, ancient forces, conflicts among cultivators, and the pursuit of longevity.
An animated television adaptation premiered on Tencent Video in May 2023. The series is produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures and animated by Build Dream Animation.
Shi Hao (), also known by the names Huang (荒) and Desolate Emperor (荒天帝), is the fictional protagonist of the Chinese xuanhuan and xianxia web novel Perfect World, written by Chen Dong. Born with the Supreme Bone, Shi Hao is raised in Stone Village after losing the ability during infancy. He enters the cultivation world as a gifted child and gradually becomes a powerful cultivator whose journey ultimately leads to his identity as the Desolate Emperor.
Shi Hao is characterized by his determination, resilience, and attachment to his family and companions. His rivalry with Shi Yi and later experiences shape his transformation from a playful child into a more serious and self-sacrificing figure.
Shi Hao has received attention from critics for his characterization and the contrast between his youthful innocence and his later role as a powerful and self-sacrificing cultivator. Critics have particularly discussed his rivalry with Shi Yi, his relationships with family and companions, and the development of his personality within the conventions of cultivation fiction.