Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, Vol. 10

魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī] #10

by Luo Di Cheng Qiu, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù (Original Creator)

Representatives from the cultivation clans gather for a Siege Hunt at Mount Baifeng, where the festivities provide an opportunity for all to show off their skills. Wei Wuxian steals the limelight at the archery contest, displaying his prowess by shooting a bullseye while blindfolded. When he takes a rest against a tree not long after, eyes still covered, someone ambushes him with a kiss! It's his long-awaited first kiss--and he has absolutely no idea who might be responsible. It just might be someone closer to him than he realizes...

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, LGBT, Romance, Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 8, 2024

About the author

also known as 毛团小剑剑 Mao Tuan Xiao Jian Jian

Reviews

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girl Mianmian standing up to Jin Guangshan and the clans at the Golden Carp Tower (one of my favorite scenes in The Untamed) and she’s not even mentioned by name in the manhua 😭 At least she’s recognized by Lan Zhan after she leaves. I’m still wondering what was said in the conversation between her and LZ.

We get the kiss and LZ meeting A-Yuan

“This time I’m no longer alone.” 🥰🥰🥰

[Rose ✧⁎⁺ · Rating 5 out of 5]

“No matter what I say, no one will ever believe me. Whatever I deny, they’ll insist I did. Whatever I admit, they’ll just twist to fit their narrative. But…this time, I’m no longer alone.”

☹️❤️

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

slay. slay your enemies

[⋆ ࣪˖ ִֶָ sel ་༘࿐ · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Wei WuXian! Don’t you understand? When you’re standing on their side, you’re the bizarre genius, the miraculous hero, the force of the rebellion, the flower that blooms alone. But the second your voice differs from theirs, you’ve lost your mind, you’ve ignored morality, you’ve walked the crooked path.”

[naya · Rating 5 out of 5]

finally we got that long awaited iconic first kiss 😚

[⋆Aree⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok primero que nada, LZ?!?!? Omg QUE FUE ESE BESO?!!?!?!?! Se levantó y dijo, NO TE VAS SIN MI BESO, alv me encantaaaaa😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 DEOS QUE HOT FUEEEEEEEEE, hasta le temblaron las piernas a WY😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 yo quiero

Las escenas del pasado en este me gustaron PERO igual sigue siendo triste como dejan a mi bb fuera, como nadie lo quiere o le cree 😭 todos pendejos los odio

WY, LZ y Ayuan mi familia, los amo🤧🩵

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our baby, Wen Ning. 🥹🥹🥹

[Queens Love Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Wei Wuxian! Don't you get it?! When you're on their side, you're a strange hero, a unique knight-errant, a force to be reckoned with who's in league of his own! But the second you voice an opinion that differs from theirs, you're an immoral maniac--a deviant who shuns the orthodox path!"



The story picks up right where the last volume ended and doesn’t waste time diving back into the action—or rather, the dialogue. Like a lot of manhua adaptations, the pacing here feels like someone hit fast-forward. Key moments flash by with barely any buildup, and scenes jump from one to the next without much connective tissue. It’s more telling than showing this time around, with conversations doing most of the heavy lifting while the action gets sidelined. For a series packed with dramatic tension and supernatural combat, it’s a bit frustrating to see those moments trimmed down or skipped entirely.

Despite the pacing issues, there are flashes of emotional depth that still land. The bond between characters continues to be the real heart of the story, with quieter scenes of reflection and conflict offering some of the most memorable beats. And while the plot charges ahead with minimal breathing room, there are still a few standout character moments—particularly in the way relationships shift, evolve, or quietly fracture. The way misunderstandings ripple through group dynamics hits just as hard as any battle scene could, which says a lot about how well these characters are written.

The art style isn’t my usual preference, but somehow it works here. There’s a fluidity to it that carries the emotion even when the panels get crowded or chaotic. Still, I can’t help but wish the storytelling gave those visuals more space to shine. This volume has its strong points, but they’re often buried under rushed transitions and dialogue-heavy exposition. For fans committed to the series, it’s worth reading—but if you’re hoping for a more balanced blend of action and story, this one might leave you wanting more.

Date Read: 2025.10.24

[Michell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wei Ying burlándose de Lan Zhan porque seguro no había besado a nadie y jamás se atrevería a hacerlo, sin saber que era quien le acababa de dar su primer beso y le había dejado las piernas temblando como gelatina 🤭

[Milenrrama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una de mis partes favoritas de la trama. Me ha gustado, incluso con los cambios que han metido (obviamente, dado el formato). Qué guay ha estado.

[Fraan♪ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Se está entendiendo más la historia, pero se nota que le han sacado cosas porque me falta contexto, es momento de leer los libros.

Lejos lo mejor fue en beso que le da Lan Zhan a Wei Xuxian en el árbol, lo dejo temblando y sin saber quién fue!!

Me molesta que sus propios hermanos de cultivación, en especial Jiang Cheng, no sean capaces de apoyarlo y le dan la espalda, entiendo que puede ser extraño pero Jiang Cheng le tiene envidia y eso me da rabia porque Wei Xuxian siempre ha tenido que demostrar más por sus orígenes humildes y ser huérfano.

Cuando Jiang Yanli lo defiende me gusta bastante y me da pena que no supiera del matrimonio con Jin Zixuan porque dan a entender que no va a poder ver a su hermana de cultivación casarse con la persona que quiere, a pesar que no lo considera digno.

Lan Zhan siempre lo mejor con Wei Xuxian!

[Elyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

HANGUANG-JUUUNAAAAAAAAAH

Lan Jingyi never fails to make me giggle.

Also, FIRST KISS. AHHH. The fact they drew a Pinocchio nose on Wei Ying after he lied about being experienced had me dying 🤣

But also, Wen Ning 😭 I think the artist did a great job with showing his pain.
It’s unfair how this volume was both so funny and sad at the same time.

Next volume is going to be rough.

[Kristel (hungryandhappy) · Rating 5 out of 5]

LAN ZHAAAAAN

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mis hermosos 🫶
Aquí es donde tenemos el primer beso del WangXian 😍
¡Ha sido absolutamente precioso!
awww

Además empiezan a sonar los problemas entre todos los clanes con el temible Wei Wuxian y su práctica con la cultivación demoníaca.

[Fernanda Leal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me encantó!!!! Ya anhelaba ver la escena del beso en el árbol ❤️🫰🏻

[annabell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lan Wangji has a PhD in yearning

[Angy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dios mío, este tomo es brutal. Necesitas más de ellos dos 😭

[Maria Torres · Rating 3 out of 5]

Creo que esta es la portada más bonita de toda la saga. Hemos visto el primer beso EVER de Wei Ying y Lan Zhan, so cute. Jiang Cheng me da mucha rabia, por favor, ten un poco más de autoestima y no te dejes influenciar por los demás.

[R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The timeline seems to be slightly different and far more detailed in this version than in the anime, though this is also a fairly common impression given the limited air time compared to print. Turns out it isn't just current Wangli that shows an interest in Wuxian, just Wuxian had no idea it was him at the time. Honestly, at one point I wondered if Wuxian would attempt to propose to his foster sister, but this game he has going on with Wangli is far more entertaining. It doesn't seem like others have picked up on Wangli's soft spot just yet, though he's hinted at a few oddities without names that have made other cultivators wonder. Now that we have the ghost general in the picture with both past and present stories, fear is going to rocket with all the assumptions given Wuxian's power. It's no surprise then that he arranged things to be on his own rather than affiliated with his clan given the alternating hero and monster stigma of his demonic cultivation depending on how it helped the other clan's narratives.

[VVivacious · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story starts with the second siege of the Burial Mounds, but most of the book is a flashback to the aftermath of the Sunshot Campaign and how Wei Wuxian becomes the Yiling Patriarch. This book is almost 90% if not more, flashback.

The best news I have is that Wangxian's first kiss appears in this edition completely uncesored. The publisher promised an uncensored version, and I'm glad they delivered because it was important to me. Though it is uncoloured, and I feel like that might be because the artist released the uncensored version unofficially, and that art wasn't coloured. So, I guess it makes sense.

At this point, is there anything left for me to say about this story - I have read it so MANY times in so many different versions, and I want to keep doing it for the rest of my life - enough said.

[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't really have much to say here (I have the same thoughts about every volume pretty much) but I love this series so much and really enjoy these comic adaptations. I think the art style is beautiful, and yet also manages to perfectly hit the comedic notes when needed to enhance the story. These are just so fun. My only continued critique is that I don't think you could read these easily if you hadn't already read the novels and/or watched an adaptation, as they are a bit choppy and jump about a lot, but they're very fun for those familiar with the story!

[Seamaiden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't think they'd include all the kiss panels so I was fangirling so hard!!!!
Lan Zhan telling Xichen he wants to bring Wei Ying back and hide him :( Xichen! you should have done something. your lil brother rarely asked for things.
this book hurts so much because Wei Ying wanted so much to protect his family and friends and the authority kept fighting and twisting his words. all those idiots following someone else's words. and yes he did lose control sometimes but it was because they kept pushing and accusing him

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good volume - and some key moments in the development of Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangxi's relationship, including that *kiss* scene. I do wish there was a little more visually to show the jumps in time - there is Wei Wuxian's clothing of course, but Lan Wangxi looks super similar in both timelines so it is not as obvious. We're definitely getting to the downfall part of the arc, so I'm assuming there won't be too many more volumes left!

[Mariána K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of my favorite moments are in this volume, such as the famous blindfolded kiss! A lot was covered here but none of the sun shot campaign. I can't remember if they go over it in more detail elsewhere or if they just decide to skip it for the comic. Not that there was a lot for it to cover... Anywho, it leaves off before the devastating incidents of his past. The moments that forever change him are probably going to be what starts the next volume.

[Kara&Nanouk · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 stars rated up!
This volume felt clunky and spliced together in the most random way. Maybe it's just me, but I was so confused. The pacing felt off, the story jumped around; I just don't remember the other comic versions being like this.
I still loved the art, characters, and overall storyline though!

[Nadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Нам наконец-то рассказывают историю о том, как Вэй Усянь стал "злодеем" в всеобщих глазах и как он "обзавелся" Генералом. Все как всегда, короче. Пока он помогал справиться со злом, был очень нужен и почитаем, но теперь уже все тяготятся тем, какой он сильный. Он мешает. Печально.

[Ebbie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25

Went a little too fast imo, I felt like I jad whiplash from jumping from scenes to scenes, present and flashbacks. Luckily I already read the light novel, but I still had trouble understanding some things and remembering certain characters

[Luna · Rating 4 out of 5]

lwj freaking out after kissing wwx 🔝
Also I love Wen Ning and Wen Qin so much that I'm already sad.

[Mrs.abiii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Que valiente se nos puso el Lan Zhan ✨

[Maitane · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5⭐