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魔道祖师 [Mó Dào Zǔ Shī] #13

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 13

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Jiang Cheng has learned the truth about his golden core: It was never restored, but rather replaced by one ripped from the pain-wracked body of Wei Wuxian. Things will never be the same between them, as Jiang Cheng lays his feelings bare. Meanwhile, the master of Golden Carp Tower’s schemes begin to crumble, and one dark truth after another spills forth from his lips. Yet might he not be the true mastermind? Might there be some other hidden player, who manipulated everything from the shadows?

Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian join forces, playing their qin and flute together to battle against evils newly unveiled. On the other side of peril awaits the dream of happiness and the open expression of all the feelings they’ve so long held quietly in their hearts. Don’t miss the end of their internationally beloved saga!

FINAL VOLUME

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2024

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Luo Di Cheng Qiu

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389 reviews56 followers
April 5, 2026
Lan Xichen is one of my favorite characters but it must mostly be in my head- or because of Liu Haikuan. He drove me crazy in the final scene at the temple. I do not ship him with JGY or Jiang Cheng but 100% with Mingjue (or me 🫣). And BTW Mingjue was 🥵 in this volume as a fierce corpse- and he was naked! Censored of course.

Some of my favorite scenes from this final volume:
🐇WWX’s face when he realized LZ knew about his core
🐇 LZ smacking JC and immediately protecting WWX
🐇 The pain in LZ eyes when seeing WWX sad
🐇 Seeing Su She exposed as the 100 holes curse user, so satisfying
🐇 Everyone just airing everyone’s else family business and personal feelings 😂

The ending was beautiful. I cried again when Sizhui told WWX who he was. All of LZ’s secrets were exposed by WWX in such a cute way and we got a sweet kiss. I’m happy to have collected these but after the final volume of the SE hardcover is released I am DONE. There is absolutely no need for another version of MDZS on my shelf in any form. I mean I want the last two volumes French versions but that is it.

Spoiler pic of Nie Mingjue 💔
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Profile Image for Ray.
725 reviews53 followers
March 4, 2026
finally got them allllll
Profile Image for ⋆ ࣪˖ ִֶָ   sel  ་༘࿐.
1,193 reviews22 followers
May 23, 2025
"Just like before, Wei WuXian called his name with a grin, and he looked over as well.

From then on, he could never move his eyes away again."


And that, my friends, is Wangxian. Especially that passage is heartbreakingly tender because it captures that pivotal moment when you know love becomes irreversible, almost fated. Wei Wuxian’s smile, so full of life, and Lan Wangji’s quiet gaze that lingers, which says everything they’ve never needed to voice. They're so soulmates!

I've been saying this over and over again but there’s something achingly beautiful in how Wangxian’s story intertwines grief and joy, silence and laughter, rebellion and restraint, and in how love, in its purest form, triumphs over all of it. They will always have my heart! They are my number one! Hah, wangxian! Huhuhu.
Profile Image for lane 愛.
414 reviews68 followers
July 7, 2026
and so i’ve (once again) come to the end of mo dao zu shi (◞‸◟,)

i think, all things considered, this is a very decent adaptation of the source material—at the very least if you’re reading it having already gotten through the novel. mdzs is so heavy and saturated with all this world-building and terminology and lore, definitely what one would call high fantasy. usually i find series like that feel less satisfying in comic format (which remains true to an extent with this, i do prefer the novel) but i think this struck a pretty good balance. it’s not as overwhelming or intimidating as the novel, or bogged down by constant info-dumping, but it also isn’t entirely mindless and silly at every single turn. it knows when to be serious, or scary, or emotional.

also, i truly have no idea what the standards for censorship are in relation to manhua (cmiiw but it seems to be somewhere between the somewhat freedom of CN novels being published by houses like sevenseas and the extremity of fucking, like, drama adaptations) (it’s either this or they just decided not to adapt the sexual aspects of mdzs into manhua, which, kind of fair especially considering its…unconventional nature?). in any case, censorship sucks on the whole, but if we’re talking purely enjoyment factor, i thought this adaptation was pretty okay in the romance department. they went pretty far tbf, because most if not all of the kisses were adapted external to sex scenes, so i wasn’t really bothered by that personally.

i really liked the adaptation of the little night hunt scene after everything’s sorted. my first introduction to mdzs was the cdrama (which, while i love it dearly, and understand the constraints of censored chinese television), i always felt as though the ending was rushed, if a bit nonsensical. even if we couldn’t get the extras adapted, this feels like a fitting wangxian-esque ending, just as MXTX intended. just freaky enough to boot, yknow?
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309 reviews45 followers
March 25, 2026
lan zhan, look at me! faster look at me!
from then on, the eyes could never move away again.



the end of the journey, but they will stay in my heart forever. undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful love stories ever. my wangxian, i love you with all my heart.


Profile Image for daph pink ♡ .
1,450 reviews3,395 followers
May 12, 2026
What do you MEAN this is the final volume 😭
This ending felt like getting punched softly in the heart. After all the suffering, misunderstandings, death, grief, and mutual pining, seeing them finally get peace together made me genuinely emotional. The art was gorgeous, the romance was insane in the quiet devastating way only MDZS can do, and every character goodbye hurt. Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji altered my brain chemistry permanently. Ended the series smiling like an idiot and staring at the wall for ten minutes.
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582 reviews16 followers
May 11, 2026
“A Person’s heart shouldn’t be burdened with so many memories. That’s how you live freely.”

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Ugh, I can’t believe this is the last volume. Finishing it honestly left me with that weird mix of happiness and sadness where I was glad to spend one more book with these characters, but also not ready to let them go. I’ve gotten so attached to Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji, and this volume really reminded me why. Their connection felt so comforting here. There’s a quiet understanding between them that made a lot of scenes hit me emotionally, and I loved seeing how much trust, care, and devotion has grown between them. Wei Wuxian felt especially moving to me in this one because he seems tired in such a human way, like he has carried so much for so long and is finally at a point where he cannot keep living inside old pain. Lan Wangji’s presence made all of that even stronger for me. He feels steady, loving, and completely sure of the person standing beside him. A lot of my favorite moments came from that emotional closeness, and it gave this volume a warmth that stayed with me even when everything around them felt tense and messy.

What kept this from being a higher rating for me is that this volume felt very crowded. So much is happening, and it comes one emotional blow after another. I still enjoyed it, but I also felt a little worn out by the pacing because there was barely any room to breathe. I wanted more time to sit with certain moments and just feel them before being pushed into the next big reveal or confrontation. Even so, I was really invested in the emotional side of the story. So many of these characters are carrying grief, anger, shame, love, and regret, and I could feel all of that on the page. Jiang Cheng especially hurt my heart. He’s one of those characters who frustrates me and breaks me at the same time, because so much of what he feels is tied to pain he does not know how to let go of. I also liked that the story lets complicated characters stay complicated. No one feels simple, and even the characters who made me angry still felt deeply human. That gave the ending a lot of weight for me, even when I was feeling emotionally overwhelmed by it.

I did enjoy it, and there were parts that genuinely moved me, but it didn’t come together in a way that fully satisfied me. I loved the emotional payoff, I loved the romantic resolution, and I loved getting those final moments with characters I’ve cared about for so long. At the same time, I finished it feeling a little drained, and not fully at peace with everything. Maybe that feeling fits this story, because it has always carried so much heartbreak alongside the love. Still, I’m really glad I read it, and I know this series is going to stay with me. Since I finished this and I’m still waiting for the 5th volume of the novel’s deluxe hardcover, I might just re-watch The Untamed or the donghua. This series is so blessed with adaptations, and honestly, I’m not ready to leave this world yet.

Date Read: 2026.04.08
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416 reviews31 followers
March 12, 2026
Five stars for WangXian. Can’t believe this is the end 🥹
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325 reviews7 followers
July 28, 2025
Nadie me va a quitar de la cabeza que Nie Huai Sang creo el mejor plan de venganza de la historia 🔥🛐

Al fin damos un cierre a esta increíble historia, que al inicio fue tan confusa pero poco a poco iba agarrando el ritmo y encajando las piezas.

Me duele mucho todo lo que tuvo que pasar Wei Wuxian para tener ese "final" feliz, todo lo que tuvo que perder en su primera vida y lo que lo acompañó en su segunda vida, fue una curita al corazón.

Me sigue pareciendo loco que el villano tuvo que ser un empujón para que se diera cuento de los sentimientos de Lan Wangji 🤭🤣 no lo supero todavía.
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2,246 reviews
March 4, 2026
Still heavily edited, but still plenty of cutsey scenes even in the midst of all the chaos - watch for the hearts around Wuxian. It's also rather adorable to see Wuxian's concern for Jin Ling and the struggle Jiang Cheng goes through with his anger and the realizations from Wuxian's history that turned the tides against them previously. Lan Wangji seems pleased with the overall outcome of events though, especially as he's able to protect Wuxian and basically gets him to himself after. The Ghost General has a very small spotlight in this volume solely for the final battle and A-Yuan's memories at the very end. A good deal of the story actually focuses on Wuxian's own inner musings as he pieces together regarding Nie Huaisang's part in everything, though without any definitive proof, it's all just speculation. There is also a lot less regarding any of their adventures together after this battle as Wuxian and Wangji travel together, though it does make it clear that they remain together and most definitely a couple at this point. Just took a very long time for them to get there and stay on the same page. A bit sad to realize that this is the end of the series as it's truly been enjoyable to see these characters come to life again through the artwork.
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Profile Image for Keiko the manga enthusiast ♒︎.
1,417 reviews204 followers
March 14, 2026
Wei Wuxian: Lan Zhan, look at me, quick, look at me!


And forever after, his eyes could never move away from him again.

Ah, my heart is fully recharged again! No one’s more satisfied and thirst-quenched than a woman deprived of boys-love materials! And definitely, nothing is better than reconsuming MDZS in another format! Chef’s kiss!! Luo Di Cheng Qiu, you the man, you!
Profile Image for Megan.
447 reviews
March 4, 2026
I know I already knew everything that was going to happen in this book, but I loved seeing the art of it!!! It stayed very true to the source material, so it was so nice to see JGY get his just desserts lol. And LWJ and WWX get their HEA!!
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575 reviews1 follower
May 30, 2026
the final chapters! not gonna lie, I really lost the plot so for 90% of this volume, my face simply looked quizzical - but the two are so cute!!
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893 reviews62 followers
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June 24, 2026
Everything was explained in this one, a proper conclusion. Unfortunately, I remain confused by the plot. The couple was cute though, that part made sense so it's not nothing! The main pb was that it was very difficult to follow the timeline, it kept going back and forth but it wasn't clear that the timeline was non-linear. It was strange. So many characters who have so many names did not help either.
121 reviews
April 4, 2025
The happy ending wanxian deserves 🙏
This series literally owns my heart. I love these characters so much and they deserve the world.
Also not Nie Huaisang being the mastermind behind exposing Jin Guangyao
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Alexandra.
433 reviews13 followers
April 28, 2025
Ch. 241:
"Han Guang-Jun, spare some mercy!
Jiang Wan Yin, spare some morality." 😏🤌🔥
Ch. 242:
My poor baby. 🥹🥹🥹
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5,451 reviews31.3k followers
March 6, 2026
This completes the main part of the story. They are not going to be doing any extras. They pretty much kept this story clean and the spice is all off page pretty much. I really wanted them to do the Extras as there are some great stories for us to explore. I love seeing Lan Zhan in his home grading papers with Wei Ying. It's so domestic. Anyway, this is it. They did throw in 'Everyday means everyday', but it was sort of out of context.

We have a drunk Lan Zhan once again. This time, he's making up for his missed childhood. It's the cutest thing in the world seeing him pulling pranks. He gives Wei Ying a chicken. In ancient China, giving your beloved a chicken was your intention to get married. That's a symbol they MXTX uses as code.

The big event is GuanYin Temple when all the secrets come tumbling out. Wei Ying was in the middle of it and took all this crap on him for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He was the easy scapegoat.

I love this temple seen to see how playful Lan and Wei are together. Wei Ying is sitting in Lan Zhan's lap in front of everyone. It's so scandalous in a good way. It's what we expect from the Yiling Patriarch. All the secrets have been revealed, all but one.

The two lovers leave and Suzhui comes up for a little reunion. It's Lan Zhan's ultimate wedding gift to Wei Ying. It really does show his constant love for Wei Ying. I just love it. I cry every time. We find out who was operating from the shadows. Everyone's motives are made clear. What a satisfying ending.

This is my favorite story of all time. Greatest story ever told in my opinion. I just love it. I love this Manhwa edition we have. It's a quick and easy way to reread the story. It's not as satisfying as the books, but it's quicker as well for busy life.

They did a good job with it. I'm glad to have them all. I'll miss collecting them.
Profile Image for Sookie.
1,357 reviews87 followers
May 23, 2026
What started as a show that I picked by accident (instead of a Korean drama) ended up being quite influential in my real life. It wasn't just exposure to new culture but I delved into learning the language, made new friends and ended up having a very interesting social life because of that. Every few months I go back and watch the show - some episodes that hit you hard; not the romance but the moral conflicts.

MXTX sets up conflicts at every turn. Every character exist as a mirror to someone else. Be it exposing hypocrisy of a righteous sect or kindness within an immoral one. Wei WuXian asks once - "what is right, what is wrong. what is black, what is white". Lan WangJi echoes it back years later to his own clan as he is punished for transgressions and accused of associating with "evil".

I have written essays, debated for hours on moral fortitude of WWX and virtue of LWJ. But it is Wen Qing's advice that's stuck with me even years after reading. You should never hesitate to say Sorry and Thank You. All the main characters make their choices and experience consequences of their actions. The choice they make show who they are and their reaction to consequences show the viewers what they truly are. This is where MXTX really shines in setting up little spaces of discord that ends up blowing up in future.

There are too many things here that transcend time and age, defies common expectations and soars as a intriguing story.
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995 reviews
July 31, 2026
It was nice to revisit this world and these characters again, because "Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation" was my first foray into danmei. However, I do think the manhwa is better enjoyed either reading in tandem with the novel series or shortly after. I don't think it holds up as well on its own as there are definitely some gaps in the story, and not every emotional beat hits the same way.
But I loved coming back to these characters and experiencing this story again, and it makes me want to reread the novel series now that I have read a lot more danmei and won't be quite as lost as I had been the first time. (I had to watch the donghua *and* read the manhwa at the same time as reading the novel because I was soooo lost, haha.)
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144 reviews1 follower
May 11, 2026
Can't believe I finished this series. It has such a special place in my heart. I have watched the Live Action ( The Untamed), read the novels, I am collecting the deluxe editions of the novels, read all of the graphic novels, and I plan on watching the anime.

The whole storyline is so well written. WangXian is just beautiful. The definition of Soulmates. 🩵

I loved seeing these moments from the novels get these amazing visuals. The confession scene at the Temple, the meaning behind their song, etc. I could go on.

I am 💯 going to reread this series. Probably many times. I can't wait to see what I missed the first time.
Profile Image for Siobhan.
308 reviews9 followers
March 17, 2026
Can't believe this series has come to an end! This has been such a fun ride and I'm going to miss these releases! As usual, I love the art style and how emotions are conveyed through the artwork, and I love the little moments of humour interspersed throughout! I do still think this series wouldn't be overly accessible/would be hard to follow for people who haven't already read the novels, as things can get quite choppy and slightly all over the place at times, but I had a great time with this series!
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602 reviews6 followers
July 6, 2026
Last volume, I am heartbroken, it would have been amazing to have maybe one or two more volumes with the extras or at least some of them
Saying goodbye to this characters just hurt 💔
The poor Lan Xichen (I admit that I ship him with JC, both of them need some confort)
Jing Ling also need more confort, the poor thing, hiw xiaoshu... what a poisonous snake
Wangxian is everything 💙💙 finally together, their feelings revealed, everyday means everyday 😂, we even got a jealousy scene hahaha
But the encounter with Lan Shizui is Wen Yuan or A-Yuan 😍😍
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646 reviews3 followers
May 15, 2026
Wow, we made it! For the third version of this storyline I've engaged with (first The Untamed, second the original novels, and thirdly this manhua) I can safely say I've consumed my fair share of MXTX and this master class of danmei. Love it the whole way through, regardless of the medium. It has a fun premise, a good little murder mystery plot, and some mutual pining; all perfect for a girl's night in romance read.
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858 reviews45 followers
July 31, 2026
I think the big problem of this manhua adaptation is that an adaptation should be able to stand on its own, but I think someone who read the manhuas first instead of reading the novels or watching The Untamed would be quite lost at several points of the story. There were also some pacing issues with some plot points not taking up enough time, and others taking up too much time. That being said, I really do love these books and this story.
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751 reviews6 followers
March 20, 2026
My short review: Satisfactory romance and nice ending to the series. My only gripe about this volume was the unsatisfactory resolution of a situation. Though in the context of the historical period, it could happen like how the situation ended. This format gave insight to the light novel series in its own way, and it's an entertaining one. Truly an enjoyable series.
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565 reviews24 followers
May 16, 2026
Obviously heavily edited due to censorship but we got quite some cute scenes and some kisses so I call it a win. If someone hasn't read the novel though they miss the importance of "every day is every day" xD

I can't believe the comic is over. Maybe I should go back and re-read the novels xD

"Lan Zhan, look at me!"

<3
Profile Image for Heather.
1,524 reviews18 followers
March 6, 2026
There were so many reveals in the final volume.

Wei Wuxian jumping into Lan Zhan's arms─repeatedly─ will always be a highlight of this series for me.

Time to go back and read the novels again. And then the manhua. And then the novels. And then the manhua. (This is a train I never get off.)
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